For years, we’ve been hearing people say that driving while on the phone is dangerous, and it leads to serious auto accidents. In some cities, laws have been passed that dictate drivers must use cellular phone headsets if they wish to talk while they drive. But do cell phones really cause auto accidents?

Of course, we all know the answer to this question is yes, but I’ve never seen any statistics before. So, I set out on a quest to dig deeper to find how necessary it is to make drivers wear a Motorola earpiece or other headsets.

Here’s what I found.

Cell phone usage on the road causes over 330,000 injuries each year in the United States. On a more somber note, cell phones are the cause of 2,600 deaths per year in auto accidents. Some studies have found that the reaction time of a driver on a cell phone is around 20% slower than those driving without talking on the phone. That 20% can be the difference between life and death.

Honestly, I knew cell phones caused accidents on the road, but I wasn’t aware to what extent. These statistics are really eye-opening, and it makes you realize the importance of getting a hands-free set for your car.

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