Uploaded October 2016 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Shocking Statistics That Will Make You Think Twice About Grabbing Your Phone
The numbers illustrating the dangers of cell phone use while driving are downright startling. In fact, at any given time throughout the day, approximately 660,000 drivers are attempting to use their phones while behind the wheel of an automobile.
Smartphones have made it easy for us to stay connected at all times. But that can pose serious safety risks if someone decides to check his or her text messages, emails, phone calls, or any other mobile applications while driving.
Cell phone distraction rates are alarmingly high. We hope with a little information, you'll make the right decision when you're on the road.
General Cell Phone Statistics
Note: These are the most recent statistics available
#The National Safety Council reports that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year.
#Nearly 330,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving.
#1 out of every 4 car accidents in the United States is caused by texting and driving.
#Texting while driving is 6x more likely to cause an accident than driving drunk.
#Answering a text takes away your attention for about five seconds. Traveling at 55 mph, that's enough time to travel the length of a football field.
#Texting while driving causes a 400% increase in time spent with eyes off the road.
#Of all cell phone related tasks, texting is by far the most dangerous activity.
#94% of drivers support a ban on texting while driving.
#74% of drivers support a ban on hand-held cell phone use.
"The good news is that accidents caused by distractions are preventable if everyone would just hang up and drive."
Shocking Statistics That Will Make You Think Twice About Grabbing Your Phone
The numbers illustrating the dangers of cell phone use while driving are downright startling. In fact, at any given time throughout the day, approximately 660,000 drivers are attempting to use their phones while behind the wheel of an automobile.
Smartphones have made it easy for us to stay connected at all times. But that can pose serious safety risks if someone decides to check his or her text messages, emails, phone calls, or any other mobile applications while driving.
Cell phone distraction rates are alarmingly high. We hope with a little information, you'll make the right decision when you're on the road.
General Cell Phone Statistics
Note: These are the most recent statistics available
#The National Safety Council reports that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year.
#Nearly 330,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving.
#1 out of every 4 car accidents in the United States is caused by texting and driving.
#Texting while driving is 6x more likely to cause an accident than driving drunk.
#Answering a text takes away your attention for about five seconds. Traveling at 55 mph, that's enough time to travel the length of a football field.
#Texting while driving causes a 400% increase in time spent with eyes off the road.
#Of all cell phone related tasks, texting is by far the most dangerous activity.
#94% of drivers support a ban on texting while driving.
#74% of drivers support a ban on hand-held cell phone use.
"The good news is that accidents caused by distractions are preventable if everyone would just hang up and drive."
