Study finds drivers unaware of how drowsy they really are
(March 18, 2023) WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s something that most drivers experience but may not realize until it’s too late — feeling drowsy — which plays an under-appreciated role in traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths. Although underreported in government statistics, previous research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has estimated that 16% to 21% of all police-reported fatal vehicle crashes likely involve drowsy driving.