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Drowsy Driving a Leading Cause of Ohio Crashes

State statistics analyzed by a newspaper show injury crashes blamed on drowsy driving are on the rise in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Public Safety reports that 1,415 injury crashes last year in Ohio were attributed to drivers falling asleep, …

Drowsy Driving Remains Elusive National Highway Dilemma

It probably happens to most drivers. Heading home after an overtime shift and the eyelids flutter. Up all night with a sick baby and you rest your eyes for just a moment on the way to dropping off the kids …

Ohio Numbers Show More Drowsy Driver Crashes

Reports show an increase in 2011 in the amount of drowsy Ohio drivers who were involved in crashes, but fewer fatalities. WBNS-TV in Columbus reported that highway patrol statistics show there were 3,403 crashes involving sleepy drivers in 2011, compared …

Not Enough Drivers Realize Dangers of Drowsy Driving, Insurer Says

Drunk driving, impaired driving and distracted driving stories frequently make news headlines, but what about drowsy driving? According to the National Sleep Foundation, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that about one in six deadly crashes involve a drowsy …