Outreach
We Support
Illume Software, the company behind iZUP, is committed to furthering the cause of responsible driving in many ways, including supporting equally committed organizations, lawmakers and legislation. We believe laws banning cell phone use while driving are only part of the equation. Technology and education are also critical elements to solving the distracted driving problem.
Resources
Market Fact and Figures
Highway Loss Data Institute
New insurance data indicates laws banning cellphone use while driving fail to reduce crashes
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Harvard Center of Risk Analysis
A study from the Harvard Center of Risk Analysis reports that cell phone distraction is responsible for some 636,000 crashes, resulting in 330,000 injuries and 2,600 deaths each year.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Using a call phone while driving increases your chances of getting into an accident by 400 percent, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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The University of Utah
The University of Utah reports that motorists who talk or text on cell phones while driving are less capable than drunk drivers who have blood alcohol levels above 0.08.
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American Automobile Association
According to the American Automobile Association, the risk of a car accident increases 50% for people who text message while driving.
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National Safety Council
The National Safety Council estimates that 100 million-plus people talk on their cell phones while driving.