The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), recently released a study that highlights the economic toll and societal impact on motor vehicle crashes. Among the points made is the growing use of technology to help reduce accidents and drive distraction.

For more in depth analysis, check out CCC’s annual Crash Course Report, where our own Susanna Gotsch discusses new vehicle/safety technologies making their way into vehicles and the cost and impact of these technologies on repairability.