Altus,OK : New teen drivers three times as likely to be involved in a deadly crash on June, Friday 9th 2017

New teen drivers ages 16-17 are three times as likely as adults to be involved in a deadly crash, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

This alarming finding comes as the “100 Deadliest Days” begin, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the average number of deadly teen driver crashes climbs 15 percent compared to the rest of the year. Over the past five years, more than 1,600 people have been killed in crashes involving inexperienced teen drivers during this deadly period.

“Statistics show that teen crashes spike during the summer months because teens are out of school and on the road,” Dr. David Yang, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety executive director said. “The Foundation’s research found that inexperience paired with greater exposure on the road can create a deadly combination for teen drivers.”


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New teen drivers three times as likely to be involved in a deadly crash