Currently the research is based on total cell phone use which includes talking and texting. According to published reports 28% of automobile accidents are caused by drivers who are talking or texting on cell phones.
Approximately 28% Of Car Accidents Caused By Texting
there isnt relly a percentage
Most car accidents happen because people are careless. People also do things while they are driving that cause accidents, such as using cell phones, texting and eating.
Of course they do!! because if the driver isn't focused on driving.... well face it your in trouble!
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According to the National Safety Council, 1.4 million accidents occur every year due to people using their cell phones. 200,000 of those accidents alone are from texting while driving.
The National Safety Council estimates that 1.6 million accidents crashes per year are from the use of cell phones and texting while driving. They also note that 28% of all traffic accidents occur involve a person talking on a cell phone or texting while driving.
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over 1,000 people
The probability of getting into a car accident while texting is significantly higher compared to driving without distractions. Studies have shown that texting while driving increases the risk of accidents by at least six times. It is safest to avoid texting while driving altogether to minimize the risk of accidents.
when sam farts in the car When you are distracked by a phone call or texting.
Texting while driving, calling, not paying attention, etc.