Ways to avoid distracted driving. Dangers of distracted driving, and what you can do to keep yourself safe. The Stanley Subaru Scoop offers advice. We all know distracted driving is dangerous, but did you know it accounts for 80% of all accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.) They also report that distracted driving directly attributed to 5,500 fatalities every year. Is it really that important to change the radio station, check your teeth for spinach or read that LOL your BFF sent while you are driving?