There’s no denying the severity of how dangerous distracted driving is. Unfortunately, some of the most dangerous car accidents are caused by drivers dividing their attention while behind the wheel – oftentimes due to talking on the phone, texting, or checking directions on a mobile device. In an effort to increase awareness and reduce distracted driving, check out these statistics:

• More than 58% of Car Accidents involved teenagers are a result of distracted driving
• 47 States with laws AGAINST texting and driving
• 23x Texting and Driving increases your risk of being involved in a car accident by 23 times!
• 40,000 Annual Deaths
• 100 Daily Injuries

Source: National Safety Council, Free Materials for Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Source: The Balance, Dangers of Distracted Driving: Definition, Stats, and Risks for Teens

Source: The Barnes Firm, Distracted Driving Awareness Month: How was Distracted Driving Evolved Over Time?

Source: The Barnes Firm, Texting And Driving Accidents