Alarming commercial driver fatigue, distraction levels: report
A new report by a technology company has revealed some critical data relating to driver fatigue and distraction in the transport and logistics industry.
Using naturalistic driving data from Seeing Machines’ driver fatigue and distraction solution, Guardian, the report pinpoints and addresses the trends on risky driving behaviours. It not only highlights the scale of the issue, but also offers actionable insights to help fleets mitigate the risks relating to driver impairment, reducing road accidents and protecting lives.
“Driver distraction and fatigue continue to contribute significantly to road fatalities and injuries in Australia and globally,” said Max Verberne, General Manager – Aftermarket, Seeing Machines. “The Guardian Insights Report offers detailed data on when and where these incidents occur, helping fleets address the challenges of diverse operating environments.”
Key findings:
1. Over 3.6 million risky driving events were captured across Australia, including:
- More than 84,450 fatigue-related incidents
- Over 288,000 distracted driving events, with 24% attributed to mobile device use
2. On average, Guardian captured over nine fatigue events per hour and one distracted driving event every two minutes.
These insights were derived from de-identified data collected from Guardian, installed in more than 32,000 vehicles across Australia. This technology monitors eye, face and head positions to identify signs of fatigue or distraction, with data verified by human analysts at the company’s 24/7 Guardian Centre.
Now in its second year, the latest Guardian Insights Report has been expanded to include New Zealand, United Kingdom, North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Key findings:
1. Captured 11,632,596 risky driving events worldwide, including:
- More than 450,000 fatigue events
- Over 2,679,000 distraction events, with 623,478 attributed to mobile device use
2. On average, Guardian captured over 51 fatigue events per hour and more than five distracted driving events every minute.
“The report underscores Seeing Machines’ commitment to achieving zero transport-related fatalities worldwide,” Verberne said. “We call on fleet managers, policymakers and safety advocates to explore the findings and collaborate to enhance road safety.”
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