Roadway incidents rarely result from a single cause. Safety data shows that collisions often happen when risks overlap, compounding one another. Fatigue may slow reaction time, and when combined with wet roads, distraction or schedule pressure, the margin for error disappears. Speeding might seem manageable in isolation, but with fatigue or inclement weather, the demands of the road can quickly overwhelm even the most careful drivers. Fatigue-related crashes are especially dangerous – estimated to be involved in 18% of fatal accidents (comparable to driving under the influence) and costing society over $109 billion annually.
While fleet leaders recognize fatigue, weather, workload and other hazard risks individually, fewer consider how they stack. When risks intersect, incident frequency and severity rise sharply.
This webinar explores the science of compounding risks – why traditional one-dimensional approaches to road hazards are no longer enough. Using validated data, anonymized fleet examples and expert insights, we’ll demonstrate how overlapping risks amplify danger – and how proactive detection can stop catastrophic outcomes before they happen.
Attendees will:
- See how fatigue, environmental conditions and operational pressures interact to compound risk.
- Learn how to identify and mitigate compound risks earlier.
Leave better equipped to strengthen policies, training and detection strategies across their fleets.
Speakers
Brendon Hill , Senior Vice President of Product, Lytx
Brendon Hill is senior vice president of product at Lytx, leading the product and user experience teams as they drive innovation in video safety, risk detection and fleet performance. With over 20 years of leadership experience at global companies, including Becton Dickinson, Novo Nordisk and Roche, Brendon has built a reputation on offering deep insights into risk intelligence. A Yale graduate with an MBA from New York University, he’s been at the forefront of solutions that harness data, artificial intelligence and user-centered design to protect drivers on the road. Brendon is widely recognized as a safety thought leader in the industry and champion of proactive safety strategies.
David Eng, Global Health and Safety Manager, UPS
David serves as a health and safety manager at UPS, where he supports global efforts to integrate emerging risk-reduction technologies across diverse business units. With more than 23 years of experience in health and safety, human resources, and operations, he’s passionate about leveraging data and technology to protect employees, improve performance and support sustainable business outcomes. David’s recent focus includes the successful deployment of “gamified” safety training tools to enhance driver safety and compliance.
Moderator
Alan Ferguson
Associate Editor, Safety+Health magazine
