The main culprit today is distracted driving and the introduction of cellular devices. Drivers seemingly need to answer every text message that they receive, even while driving. It has been proven that cell phone distraction is just as dangerous as driving intoxicated. We all see drivers veering out of their lane and then see that they are texting. Talking on a cell phone while driving is distracting enough, but texting brings the degree of distraction way up. In 2007, 11% of traffic accidents were pedestrian fatalities. With the beginning of the age of cellular devices, that share of pedestrian fatalities was expected to be around 16% in 2018.

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