The cell phone effect on truck accidents: A specification error approach

This paper examines the impact of cell phone usage on truck accident rates in the United States using econometric models and specification error tests. The models focus on the potential nonlinear effect of cell phones on these accidents. The results indicate that increases in cell phone usage increase truck accident rates, but at a declining rate.

► This paper examines the effect of cell phones on truck accident rates in the US.
► The potential nonlinear effect of cell phones on accidents is evaluated.
► Econometric models and specification error analysis are applied to the analysis.
► Increases in cell usage are found to increase accident rates at a declining rate.