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 road, or let a passenger handle music selection. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e4ebc82ffcfc4297