text: Hands free devices were soon used as a way to avoid coming into contact with the dangers of using handheld devices while operating a vehicle. Very soon these once "safe" hands free devices were the cause of many of the accidents occurring over time. According to Thezebra. com, "4,637 people died in car crashes in 2018 due to cell phones." Also reported, a 14% of fatal car crashes involved the use of cell phones and that 38% of adults from 18-24 admitted to texting while driving.