The Transportation Department says traffic deaths tied to distracted drivers fell 6% in 2009. The actual number was 5,474 deaths, compared to 5,838 the previous year. Overall, distracted-driving deaths accounted for 16% of 2009 road fatalities.
The Transportation Department says traffic deaths tied to distracted drivers fell 6% in 2009. The actual number was 5,474 deaths, compared to 5,838 the previous year. Overall, distracted-driving deaths accounted for 16% of 2009 road fatalities.