Teens

Written by Jeff Larson

Facts/Statistics

Of those (teens) involved in crashes in 2000, 58% were speeding at the time of the crash.
65% of teen passenger deaths occur when another teenager is driving.
Nearly half of the fatal crashes involving 16-year-old drivers were single vehicle crashes.
In the last decade, over 68,000 teens have died in car crashes.

Resources: Massachusetts Junior Operators License

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Drive Smart Facts

At least 77% of traffic accidents are the result of driver error.
Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 cause of death for 16-24 year olds at 48.5%.
Nationwide, 43% of first-year drivers and 37% of second-year drivers are involved in car crashes.