Text and Die There are at least 1.6 million crashes from texting and driving each year. 11 teens die every day as a result of texting while driving. According to AAA poll, 94% of teens know the dangers of texting and driving, but even though they know, 35% admitted to doing it anyways. 21% of teen drivers involved in fatal accidents were distracted by their cell phones. Teens need to put their knowledge into action and stop texting and driving. People die every day from texting and driving because they are careless for the laws and get distracted by their phones. “During day light hours approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones while driving. Nearly 330,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving”.