The new Purdue University study found that traffic accidents went up in the vicinity of PokeStops in an Indiana county in the months after the game’s release.
A new study from Purdue University indicates that in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, “Pokémon Go” may have led to two deaths, 31 injuries, and nearly $500,000 in vehicle damage.
The study tracked the frequency of traffic accidents that occurred within the vicinity of PokéStops during the months before and after the game’s release.
The researchers estimated that “Pokémon Go” may have led to hundreds of additional deaths and thousands more injuries nationwide.
“Pokémon Go” became a global gaming phenomenon after it launched last year. It also might have become a traffic menace.
Looking at data from Tippecanoe County, Indiana, a new study out of Purdue University found that traffic accidents rose sharply in the areas near PokéStops, real-world destinations where game players collect virtual Pokémon characters.
Tech: Maybe you shouldn’t catch ’em all — A new study links ‘Pokémon Go’ to traffic deaths, injuries, and vehicle damage
