text: Approximately 660,000 drivers attempt to use their phones behind the wheel of a car every day. Smartphones have made it easy for us to stay connected at all times. But that can create serious risks if someone decides to check their phone when they're behind the wheel. Risks such as car crashes. The National Safety Council reports that people who use their cell phone while driving causes 1.6 million crashes each year. One out of every four accidents that take place in the US are due to cell phone usage and almost 390,000 injuries happen each year caused by texting and driving.