Investigating the factors behind cellphone-distracted crashes: Assessing injury severity among distracted drivers in states with and without cell phone bans.

Introduction: Distracted driving, particularly due to cellphone usage, poses a serious threat to road safety by diverting drivers' attention from the road to activities like calling, talking, and texting. This not only jeopardizes the safety of the drivers themselves but also puts other road users at risk. To address this issue, many states have enacted laws prohibiting cellphone use while driving.