Industry Aug 18, 2026
Study Links Album Releases to Increased Traffic Deaths
In short
The Harvard study linked the deaths to drivers distracted by pulling up music on their phones.
Originally published by
Consequence of Sound
A Harvard study has found a correlation between major album releases and a 15% increase in US traffic deaths. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.
The study suggests that drivers were distracted by using their phones to access music, which contributed to the rise in traffic fatalities. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.