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All distractions are not equal when it comes to teen drivers – Early, targeted intervention as teens learn to drive can curb risk taking before it becomes normalized

Edina, MN, February 27, 2026 — Distracted driving remains a leading contributor to road deaths in North America according to official statistics. New research from the Traffic Injury Research Foundation..

Many teens overestimate driving skills despite awareness of distraction risks – New national survey of teens reveals how they perceive risk and parents’ influence

Washington, DC, April 17, 2025 — More than a third of young drivers reported recently using a smartphone while driving, with about half of them reporting they regularly texted while driving,..

TIRF USA Road Safety Monitor 2022: Risky driver behaviors show signs of decline

Washington, DC, February 6, 2023 — The Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. (TIRF USA), in partnership with TIRF in Canada and with sponsorship from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation, released the eighth annual..

TIRF USA releases Road Safety Monitor 2021: Alcohol-Impaired Driving & COVID-19 in the United States

Washington, DC, December 29, 2021 — The Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. (TIRF USA), in partnership with TIRF in Canada and with sponsorship from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation, released the..

TIRF USA releases Road Safety Monitor: Alcohol-Impaired Driving & Risky Driving During COVID-19 in the United States, 2020

Washington, DC, December 28, 2020 — The Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. (TIRF USA), in partnership with TIRF in Canada and with sponsorship from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation, released the sixth annual..

TIRF USA releases Road Safety Monitor: Alcohol-Impaired Driving in the United States, 2019

Washington, DC, December 27, 2019 — The Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. (TIRF USA), in partnership with TIRF in Canada and with sponsorship from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation, released the..