How many people die in car accidents from texting a year?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 3,000 to 6,000 fatalities each year in the United States are attributed to distracted driving, with texting being a significant contributor. While the exact number of deaths specifically caused by texting while driving can vary, it's estimated that about 400 to 800 fatalities annually are directly linked to this behavior. Efforts to raise awareness and enforce laws against texting while driving aim to reduce these tragic incidents.