Statistics Show that Significant Number of Teen Traffic Fatalities Are in the Summer

Though teen drivers are generally at greater risk of injury in a car accident because of their lack of experience behind the wheel, the likelihood goes up dramatically between Memorial Day and Labor Day, a period commonly considered the “100 deadliest days for teen drivers,” both in Texas and nationwide. Knowing of the risks and understanding the causes can help you keep everyone safer.

Understanding the “Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers”

According to data compiled by the National Road Safety Foundation, approximately 700 teens are killed in motor vehicle accidents in the summer, accounting for one in every three teen driving fatalities every year. Authorities cite a number of reasons for the 20% increase in accidents and fatalities over this 100-day period:

  • School is out—While some teens may be working, others will spend a lot more time on the road in the summer. In addition, because teens don’t have to get up in the morning for classes, they tend to stay out later. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that nearly half of all teen driving fatalities occur between 9 pm and 6 am.
  • Lack of experience is most common cause—The data shows that drivers under the age of 20 are nearly three times more likely to be involved in an accident
  • Substance abuse is often involved—The teen years are typically the time when most people experiment with drugs or alcohol for the first time. One study found that a third of all teen driving fatalities involved young drivers who were legally impaired.
  • Young drivers are more likely to engage in risky behaviors—Speeding, drag-racing and reckless driving are commonly involved in teen motor vehicle accidents.

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