JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A safety campaign that originated in Missouri continues to grow into dozens of states across the country. The Missouri Department of Transportation’s “Buckle Up, Phone Down” ...

Distracted driving fatalities in Missouri are decreasing, while seat belt use has increased to an all-time high, said Ed Hassinger, director of the Missouri Department of Transportation, in a joint ...

COLUMBIA — Traffic deaths could be on the rise again in Missouri, and the Missouri Department of Transportation held a news conference in Columbia Wednesday to raise awareness for one of its safety ...

The latest distracted driving statistics from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) show that in 2023 alone, distraction-related crashes led to 3,275 deaths. They also resulted in 324,819 ...

MISSOURI (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be safe ahead of the holiday and winter seasons as the number of deadly crashes is already trending closer to 2024’s ...

Despite years of public awareness campaigns, evolving traffic laws, and increasingly advanced vehicle safety features, distracted driving remains a persistent and growing problem in 2025. Tools like ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — While deadly crashes on Missouri roads have decreased over the last two years, there is concern that highway fatalities are trending upwards this year and may surpass previous ...