The Dangers of Using Cellphones While Driving

The Dangers of Using Cellphones While Driving statistics flier

7 in 10 People use smartphones while driving (AT&T).

Cellphones contributed to 2,237 crashes in Missouri in 2015 (MSHP).

Reported Crashes involving cellphones increased 16% in 2015 (MSHP).

Texting increases the risk of a car crash by 50% (AAA).

You are 23X more likely to be in a critical incident when a driver texts and drives (VA Tech).

2015 Cellphone-involved crashes (MSHP):

  • 11 Fatalities
  • 79 Serious Injuries
  • 940 Minor Injuries
  • 30 of these crashes occurred in work zones:
    • 2 Serious Injuries
    • 21 Minor Injuries
  • 2 of these crashes occurred in school zones

Crashes involving cellphones may be underreported by 50% (NSC).

Sources: National Security Council, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, AT&T, Missouri State Highway Patrol and the American Automobile Association

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