•   3,000 fatalities annually: Approximately 3,000 people die each year in the U.S. due to distracted driving (8-9% of all fatal crashes).
• 3,142 deaths in 2020: Of these, 396 involved cell phone use.
• 2,880 fatal accidents in 2020: Fewer crashes than fatalities indicate multiple deaths per crash.
• 8% of fatal crashes: Distracted driving accounted for 8% of fatal accidents in 2020.
• 9 daily deaths: An average of 9 people die each day due to distracted driving.
• 587 pedestrian/cyclist fatalities in 2020: Distracted driving affects non-vehicle occupants too.
• 24,652 injuries in 2020: Non-fatal distracted driving incidents caused extensive injuries.
• 1:38 minutes of phone use/hour: Average time drivers spend on phones per hour of driving.
• Most distractions occur 6–11 p.m.: Highest inattention levels occur in the evening hours.
• Least distracted 6–9 a.m.: Drivers are more focused during morning commutes.
• Cell phone use in 12% of crashes: Phones are a significant distraction factor.
• 5 seconds at 55 mph = football field: Taking eyes off the road for 5 seconds is like driving blind for a football field's length.

Source: Forbes.com