Every Second Matters’: Driving Distractions on the Rise FROM THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION When a driver takes their attention off their most important task, they put themselves and others at risk. Distracted driving is a growing problem on Wisconsin roads. More than 10,000 crashes involved distracted driving last year, up more than 13% from 2020. Cell phone use is one of the most common forms of distracted driving, but any interruption that takes your eyes and mind off the road can be a distraction. That includes use of a navigation system or other device, eating, personal care, and even […]