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What is the percent of crashes caused by distraction?
Eight percent of fatal crashes, 15 percent of injury crashes, and 14 percent of all police-reported motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2018 were reported as distraction-affected crashes. About 400,000 were injured and 2,841 killed as a result of distraction-affected crashes. Traffic Safety facts April 2020, NHTSA.
What percentage of all collisions involve some type of distraction?
According to a study released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), 80 percent of collisions and 65 percent of near collisions involve some form of driver distraction.
How common are distracted driving accidents?
Nearly 60% of drivers in California say that they have been in an accident or nearly hit by a distracted driver. Approximately 15 percent of all motor vehicle collisions involve some form of distracted driving.
How many people have died from cellphones?
Deaths due to texting and driving
| 2012 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distracted Driving Deaths | 3,328 | 3,477 |
| All Motor Vehicle Deaths | 33,782 | 35,092 |
| Distracted Driving Injuries | 421,000 | 391,000 |
| All Motor Vehicle Injuries | 2,362,000 | 2,443,000 |
What is the number one driving distraction?
Talking and texting. People who use their cell phones to talk or text while driving are by far the most common reason for distracted driving accidents. In fact, the National Safety Council estimates that 26% of all car crashes involve cell phones.
How many people have died from distracted drivers?
Distracted driving causes about 3,000 deaths per year: 3,142 deaths in 2019, 2,628 deaths in 2018 and 3,003 deaths in 2017, according to the NHTSA. Additionally, distracted driving causes about 280,000 injuries per year: 276,000 injuries in 2018, 285,000 injuries in 2017 and 295,000 injuries in 2016.
What state has the most texting and driving accidents?
New Mexico
Most distracted driving states
| Rank | State | Total fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 2287 |
| 2 | New Jersey | 3973 |
| 3 | Washington | 3566 |
| 4 | Kentucky | 5088 |
Who is more likely to be distracted in a car crash?
Drivers aged 15-19 were more likely to be distracted than drivers aged 20 and older, among drivers in crashes where someone died. Among these drivers, eight percent of drivers aged 15 to 19 were distracted at the time of the crash. 1
What are the statistics on fatal car crashes?
In fatal crashes in 2017, about 83 percent of passenger vehicle occupants who were totally ejected from the vehicle were killed. NHTSA says that when used seat belts reduce the risk of fatal injury to front seat passenger car occupants by 45 percent and the risk of moderate-to-critical injury by 50 percent.
How many teens are killed in motor vehicle crashes?
Among these drivers, eight percent of drivers aged 15 to 19 were distracted at the time of the crash. 1 Nine percent of all teens who died in motor vehicle crashes were killed in crashes that involved distracted driving. 3
How are distracted driving laws effective in driving?
While the effectiveness of cell phone and texting laws requires further study, high-visibility enforcement (HVE) efforts for distracted driving laws can be effective in reducing cell phone use while driving. From 2010 to 2013, NHTSA evaluated distracted driving HVE demonstration projects in four communities.