Nebraska Safety Council rolls out distracted driving campaign

Distracted is a major problem on Nebraska roads, causing more accident than ever before.

In 2016 there were more than 4,000 distracted driving crashes in the state, that’s 29 percent higher than five years ago.

That’s why the Nebraska Safety Council is announcing a new program called "Distracted Driving Affected Me."

It showcases families whose lives have been changed forever by distracted driving.

The goal is to get people to put down the phone, stop tuning the radio or any other dangerous or distracting behavior to prevent a tragedy.