Millennials most prone to phone-related accidents as tech injuries jump 20% since 2020, study finds

Hey, millennials, look up!

Phone-related accidents are on the rise, a new study found — and millennials suffer the most injuries.

The generation most associated with financial struggles appears to be turning to their cellphones for an escape so intensely that they forget where they are in the physical world, according to the survey published Thursday by science site Study Finds.

After combing through 10 years of data collected from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, researchers concluded that tech-related injuries have jumped by 20% since 2020, “with millennials being the most prone to such incidents.”

A surge in phone-related injuries — which account for 23% of all tech injuries across America — is mostly to blame for the jump.

“From tripping over cords to walking into objects while texting, mobile phones are causing an array of injuries. General pain, contusions (bruises), and even cuts to the face and head are common,” the researchers said.