Distracted Driving
In 2024, distracted or inattentive driving fatalities represented 25% of all fatalities and 37% of suspected serious injuries.*
*Source: CARTS SHSP Person Dashboard
Louisiana’s working definition for distracted driving is: A distracted or inattentive driver is one who is actively engaged in any activity that diverts their attention away from the task of driving. The distraction could be manual, visual, or cognitive and be inside or outside the vehicle.
Distracted Driving 2026 Action Steps
| Status | |
| Plan and promote the "Buckle Up, Phone Down" High School Video and Pledge Contest. |  |
| Distribute Hands-Free Law training materials to agencies and partners across the state. | |
| Promote a one-week Back to School Enforcement (B2S) campaign and provide assistance to law enforcement agencies throughout the event. | |
| Share the newly updated DZD Distracted Driving Lesson Plan. | |
Completed 
- Share regional specific data fact sheets with legislators and ask them to speak at a coalition meeting.
OP ID DD - Provide education outreach during LSU Ag Center’s 2025 4-H University
OP ID DD - Provide education outreach on statewide “Buckle Up Phone Down” initiative
OP ID - Share regional specific Fatalities and Suspected Serious Injuries data with stakeholders.
OP ID DD - Document regional initiatives on DZD social media platforms.
OP ID DD IO - Update regional distribution list and upload to DZD google drive.
OP ID DD IO - Participate in an event with a stakeholder agency.
OP ID DD IO - Share LA DZD "Less Crying and No More Dying" presentation with available audiences
OP ID DD IO
For additional action plan details, contact autumn.goodfellow-thompson@la.gov.