By the Numbers

Chile: Elderly Man

3,300

Over this many people were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. involving distracted driving. (source: National Highway Transportation Safety Administration or NHTSA)

387,000

More than this many injuries occurred in motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. involving distracted driving. (source: NHTSA)

94%

Yay! This many teenagers know the dangers of distracted driving.

35%

Boo! This many teenagers admit to doing it anyway. (source: AAA Foundation research)

10%

The percentage of fatal crashes of drivers ages 15 to 19 years old involving distracted driving.

23%

The percentage of fatal crashes of drivers in their 20s involving distracted driving. (source: NHTSA)

6

The number of times more likely distracted driving is to cause an accident than drunk driving.

1.6 Million

The number of crashes each year caused by cell phone use. (source: National Safety Council or NSC)