Distraction Doesn’t Care How You Travel
Published on April 13, 2026
What do a breakfast taco, a smartphone, and lipstick have in common? Each can take your attention off the road—and that split second can have deadly consequences on San Antonio streets.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time to rethink our habits and stay focused behind the wheel. But distraction isn't just a driving issue. Whether you're driving, biking, or walking, losing focus puts lives at risk—your own and others'.
Some good news to share: we've seen a healthy trend that shows San Antonians are practicing safer driving habits. Researching data for the years 2020 – 2025, we've seen nearly 3,000 fewer distracted driving crashes in 2025 over 2022 – a year where we had more than 19,500 crashes.
Still, there's more work to do. Right now, one out of three crashes in San Antonio is caused by distracted driving. There's the human toll, too. Police reports singled out distracted driving as playing a part in the deaths of 11 pedestrians and 2 bicyclists last year.
Vision Zero SA wants you to expand your thoughts on "Distracted Driving Awareness" and make it even bigger by focusing on the road whether driving, riding, or walking.
Avoiding distractions is key for all modes of travel. This year, the Transportation Department launched its Keep Crossings SAfe campaign to emphasize the shared responsibility of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to make safer choices on the road.
- Drivers
- Slow down, stay alert, avoid distractions, and watch for pedestrians, especially at night and in school zones.
- Pedestrians
- Use marked crosswalks, make eye contact with drivers before crossing, and wear visible clothing at night.
- Bicyclists
- Be predictable on your bikes and use hand signals whenever possible.
- Community
- Join the City in keeping San Antonio’s streets safer for everyone.
Crashes Caused by Distracted Driving
- 2025: 16,743
- 2024: 17,885
- 2023: 19,081
- 2022: 19,548
- 2021: 19,528
- 2020: 18,693