According to the National Safety Council, 1.4 million accidents occur every year due to people using their cell phones. 200,000 of those accidents alone are from texting while driving.
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Yes. Several studies have shown that approximately 20% of all highway vehicle accidents occur because of driver fatigue. Many officials consider driver fatigue to be as large of a problem as drunk driving.
The number of auger-related accidents can vary significantly based on factors such as location, industry, and safety practices. On average, the U.S. experiences several hundred incidents annually involving augers, particularly in agriculture and construction sectors. However, specific statistics may fluctuate, and comprehensive data may be difficult to gather due to underreporting. For precise figures, it’s advisable to consult industry safety organizations or government reports.
The number of people who die on cruise ships each year varies, but estimates suggest it ranges from about 100 to 200 fatalities. These deaths can result from various causes, including natural causes, accidents, and health emergencies. However, due to the relatively small size of the cruise industry compared to other forms of travel, the overall fatality rate remains low. Detailed statistics can be challenging to obtain, as not all incidents are publicly reported.
Around 2000 children died each year due to road accidents.
There are around 40,000 deaths due to car accidents each year in U.S. and is increasing every year.
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About 5,000 times a year. And it happens every 20 minutes
"There are roughly around 150,000 construction site accidents reported each year, 1,000 deaths due to construction accidents, this year 2011 there have been only 12 construction accidents reported to OSHA."
Each year over 5000 teen's ages 16 to 20 years old die due to fatal injuries caused by auto accidents.
Probably a lot less than driving while texting !
In U.S. there are about 50000 people injured each year due to motorcycle accidents.
1000000s although its mainly due to sickness or accidents in particular farm animals
An estimated 20-30 deaths occur each year in the United States due to accidents involving falling refrigerators. These accidents commonly involve children climbing on or playing near unsecured refrigerators.
There is not any official statistics as to how many animals die because of road accidents each year. There are most likely hundreds of thousands of animals that accidentally die in road accidents.
In the United States, there are approximately 6 million car accidents a year, with about 40,000 deaths. About 40% of those deaths are the direct result of a drunken driver, 30% is due to speeding, and 33% is due to reckless driving.