Figure 6-9 Distracted Driving Fatalities and Injuries: 2005–2013
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Distraction-related fatalities
| Year | Fatalities | Percent of all highway fatalities | Percent of all highway fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2005 | 4,472 | 10.3 | |
| 1/1/2006 | 5,836 | 13.7 | |
| 1/1/2007 | 5,917 | 14.3 | |
| 1/1/2008 | 5,338 | 14.3 | |
| 1/1/2009 | 5,474 | 16.2 | |
| 1/1/2010 | 3,092 | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| 1/1/2011 | 3,331 | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| 1/1/2012 | 3,328 | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| 1/1/2013 | 3,154 | 9.6 | 9.6 |
Distraction-related injuries
| Year | Injuries | Percent of all highway injuries |
|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2005 | 604,000 | 22.4 |
| 1/1/2006 | 503,000 | 19.5 |
| 1/1/2007 | 448,000 | 18.0 |
| 1/1/2008 | 466,000 | 19.9 |
| 1/1/2009 | 448,000 | 20.2 |
| 1/1/2010 | 416,000 | 18.6 |
| 1/1/2011 | 387,000 | 17.5 |
| 1/1/2012 | 421,000 | 17.8 |
| 1/1/2013 | 424,000 | 18.3 |
Note: Distracted driving involves any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving, such as texting, using a cell phone, eating and drinking, grooming, using a navigation system, adjusting a radio, etc. Distracted driving fatality data for 2010 and on are not comparable with previous years due to changes in methodology.
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, available at www.nhtsa.gov as of September 2015.