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Statistics

           

The statistics listed are from various sources and are meant to inform. The statistics will continually change but they all lead to the same conclusion. YOUNGER DRIVERS ARE AT A HIGHER RISK OF GETTING INTO AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS.

  • Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers
  • 16 year olds have a higher crash rate than drivers of any other age
  • It is estimated that 16 year olds are three times more likely to die in a motor vehicle crash than the average of all drivers
  • Over 3500 driver’s age 15-20 die in car crashes making up 14% of all drivers involved in fatal crashes and 18% of all drivers involved in police reported crashes
  • About 25% of teen drivers killed each year had a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or greater
  • Over $40 billion is the estimated economic impact of auto accidents involving 15-20 year old drivers each year
  • Inexperience behind the wheel is the leading cause of teenage crashes
  • 2/3 of teens killed in auto accidents each year are not wearing seat belts
  • About half of the crash deaths involving 16 year old drivers occurred when the beginning drivers were driving with teen passengers
  • Statistics show that 16 and 17 year old driver death rates increase with each additional passenger
Please remember when you are giving your son or daughter the car keys keep in mind the statistics and make sure they are prepared to drive. If you would like current statistics please refer to your state or Department of Motor Vehicles.