Distracted Driving Deaths on the Rise
NHTSA Reports 3308 Fatal Crashes in 2022
Mobile Phones Account for 13% of Deaths
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving caused 3308 deaths in the United States in 2022. This represents a significant increase from previous years, and mobile phones are a major contributing factor.
The NHTSA estimates that mobile phones account for at least 13% of distracted driving deaths, or approximately 400 fatalities per year. This alarming statistic highlights the dangers of using mobile phones while driving and the need for stricter measures to prevent these unnecessary deaths.
To address the issue of distracted driving, experts are exploring various strategies, including gamification and public awareness campaigns. The goal is to make it more difficult and less socially acceptable for drivers to use their phones behind the wheel.
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