Submitted by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
With the increased travel coming up for the holidays, shopping and heading out to family events, motorists are urged you to drive safely. It is very easy to allow yourself to become distracted. Listed below is information about distracted driving.
Below, you can see the top 3 crash locations in the jurisdiction of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system – anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.
Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for five seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.
You cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing. Please drive safely.
Top 3 Crash Locations for 2022
- U.S. 31 & 236th Street
- 146th Street & Allisonville Road
- 146th Street & Hazel Dell Road