The National Safety Council recently released Injury Facts 2014, a report that details safety statistics and trends across the U.S. Among the more surprising statistics: Poisonings, including those unintentional opiod prescription painkiller overdoses, were the leading cause of death in 18 states and Washington D.C. The increase of fatalities corresponds with the increase in deaths from drug poisoning nationwide, including those involving prescription painkillers. Cell phone use is now estimated to be involved in 26% of all motor vehicle crashes -- up from 2013. An estimated 5% crashes involve texting, while 21% involve drivers talking on handheld or hands-free cell phones. In 2012, the number of teen motor vehicle occupant deaths decreased, but motor vehicle crashes remain the number one cause of death for teens. Motor vehicle deaths in 2012 were at their lowest level during the month of February and at their highest in July. The three-day period around New Year's Day sees the highest percentage of alcohol-impaired driving deaths. With baby boomers growing older, the number of elder adult deaths from falls has risen 112% in 15 years. Approximately 15 unintentional deaths occur every hour throughout the year in the U.S. Avoid becoming statistic by following workplace safety rules and thinking safety at home, at work, and at play.