Don't Text and Drive Campaigns - Effective, or Not?

Shocking Statistics

Another effective method of raising awareness for the ‘Don’t Text and Drive’ campaign when it comes to the dangers of texting and driving, is distributing shocking statistics. Wether those statistics are shown in the form of an infographic, or they’re just simply stated – the numbers are both powerful and saddening.

Texting While Driving Causes:

1. 1,600,000 accidents per year – National Safety Council
2. 330,000 injuries per year – Harvard Center for Risk Analysis Study
3. 11 teen deaths EVERY DAY – Ins. Institute for Hwy Safety Fatality Facts
4. Nearly 25% of ALL car accidents

Sources

AT&T

AdCouncil

Don’t Text & Drive

Texting Kills Thumb Bands

National Safety Council