A rash of fatal crashes involving texting drivers has led federal officials to call a national summit of transportation authorities, safety advocates and law enforcement officials to recommend ways to combat the problem.

“The public is sick and tired of people being distracted and causing accidents,” said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood while announcing the summit Tuesday. “We all know texting while driving is dangerous and we are going to do something about it so that responsible drivers don’t have to worry about it when they or a loved one get on the road.”