text: This is a nationwide issue that is leaving more and more concerned about the lives of their loved ones who have to drive on a daily basis to provide for their family. According to the Edgar Snyder & Associates "Texting and Driving Statistics" blog, 3,328 people died due to the distraction of phones while driving in 2012. The National Safety Council stated that nearly 1.6 million people are involved in crashes each year due to the use of cell phones while driving.