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Album Drops Linked to More Fatal Crashes | US News
New research links massive album drops to a spike in traffic fatalities, revealing how smartphone music use while driving can be deadly. During record-breaking streaming days for top albums, music app engagement surged 43%, creating a natural experiment to study distracted driving. The act of unlocking phones, scrolling, and selecting songs pulls drivers’ eyes off the road — especially hitting younger male solo drivers and those with built-in car entertainment systems. Fatal crashes jumped sharply on these days, mostly among drivers alone. Experts urge: prep your playlist before hitting the…
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