Case Study: Pierce Transit achieves a 92% reduction in rear-end collisions with the Lytx Driver Safety Program

Pierce Transit lowers risk and improves passenger safety by coaching driver behaviors

Pierce Transit, a public transportation provider serving the Seattle–Tacoma area, struggled with stubbornly high collision rates and unsafe driving behaviors despite having onboard cameras that recorded only to hard drives and required manual review. The fleet averaged about two rear-end accidents per month, and limited staff capacity meant managers could only investigate incidents after the fact, not identify or coach risky behaviors proactively.

By adopting the Lytx Driver Safety Program—providing real-time alerts, cloud-accessible video, and data-driven coaching supplemented by a driver recognition program—Pierce Transit shifted to proactive coaching. Within months they saw a 75% drop in risky incidents, a 92% reduction in rear-end collisions (from 13 to 1 over a six-month comparison), a two‑thirds decline in claims costs (about $174K saved in year one), a 90% reduction in unbelted drivers, and sustained overall safety improvements.

Pierce Transit

Jason Hovde

Safety Manager