Advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) such as collision mitigation, anti-rollover and lane keeping systems are required on new passenger vehicles. While not mandated on heavy-duty trucks, motor carriers are spec’ing them voluntarily at an estimated 50% rate.
A growing number of video telematics providers also have ADAS features that utilize both forward and driver-facing cameras. The cameras are powered by advanced software algorithms that instantly detect and alert drivers to risky behaviors such as fatigue, distraction, lane keeping and following distance.
Despite the widespread use of ADAS technology, some areas in the country will always be inherently riskier than others. Technology can also help mitigate risks by giving fleets and drivers information about safety hotspots.
Carriers are using new services from weigh station bypass providers to give their drivers a heads-up notification on their routes for safety risks.
The Drivewyze bypass service gives drivers proactive, location-based safety notifications.
Another resource for safety hotspots is the annual “State of Data” report from Lytx. The 2020 report was created using data captured from fleets of all sizes and types within the trucking industry.
Lytx's 2020 report reveals the riskiest states, cities and roadways in the United States along with the riskiest days and times and trends in risky driving behaviors.
