Distracted driving is one of the most common and often one of the most dangerous offenses a person can commit. And texting while driving is six times more dangerous than distracted driving, including driving under the influence. Here are some truly disturbing statistics about cell phone use and auto accidents from the National Safety Council:
Each year, cell phone use while driving causes 1.6 million crashes
Out of that 1.6 million, on average over 3,000 people are killed in distracted driving crashes
Almost 400,000 injuries result from accidents that are caused by texting while driving
One out of every four auto accidents in the United States is caused by texting while driving