Like driving while drunk, driving while drowsy can be dangerous. This is because insufficient sleep affects hand-eye coordination, alertness, and reaction time.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1.6% of traffic deaths in 2021 (684 deaths) were caused by drowsy driving. The actual figure was believed to be much higher because fatigue levels are harder to measure than blood alcohol levels.
A study conducted by the American Automobile Association Highway Safety Foundation found that 5 to 6 hours of sleep a night nearly doubles the risk of a crash. This risk increases more than fourfold for drivers who sleep only 4-5 hours.
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Source: Ferra
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