1-7 Percentage of Crashes Involving Distraction by Crash Severity: 2005-2009
1-7 Percentage of Crashes Involving Distraction by Crash Severity: 2005-2009
| Crash Severity | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatal | 10 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
| Injury | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Property Damage Only | 21 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Total | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Distracted Driving 2009, available at http://www.distraction.gov/download/research-pdf/Distracted-Driving-2009.pdf as of December 22, 2011.