The Good News: Things are ImprovingĢ,739 drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 died in motor vehicle crashes in 2008, down 13.7% from 3,174 in 2007 and down 20.2% from 3,431 in 1998. Teen drivers receive twice as many traffic citations as all age groups combined, increasing insurance costs for their families and other teen drivers. In 2006 (latest data available) crashes involving 15- to 17-year-olds cost more than $34 billion nationwide in medical treatment, property damage and other costs, according to an AAA analysis. Teen’s Account for $34 Billion in Accident-Related Costs While the total number of automotive deaths of teens is a sobering statistic, when compared to the total number of injuries requiring emergency-room attention, the true cost of teenage driving accidents is made apparent. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatalities are Just a Fraction of Teen Driving Injuries 31% of drivers ages 15-20 who were killed in motor vehicle crashes had been drinking some amount of alcohol 25% were alcohol-impaired, meaning they had a blood alcohol content of 0.08 grams per deciliters or higher.Ģ008 Number of Deaths vs. 55%, or 2,014, of the 3,678 occupants of passenger vehicles ages 16-20 who were killed in crashes were not buckled up. 37% of male drivers ages 15-20 who were involved in fatal crashes were speeding at the time. Hand-held cell phone use was highest among 16- to 24-year-old’s (8% in 2008, down from 9% in 2007). Risky Behavior Leading to Teen Driving AccidentsĪccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, in 2008: 81% of teenage motor vehicle crash deaths in 2008 were passenger vehicle occupants. Among deaths of passengers of all ages, 19% occurred when a teenager was driving (IIHS). Driving with Other Teens Increases RisksĦ3% of teenage passenger deaths in 2008 occurred in vehicles driven by another teenager. Statistics show that 16- and 17-year-old driver death rates increase with each additional passenger ( IIHS). Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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