How do most teen driving accidents manifest?

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens.1 Fortunately, teen motor vehicle crashes are preventable, and proven strategies can improve the safety of young drivers on the road. read more

Teen driving accidents happen for three reasons as far as I can tell: Inexperience - It’s just a fact of life that having more experience at driving makes you a better driver. Teens are usually just learning, and are unable to spot and avoid danger because they do not recognize the danger that looms. read more

Half of teen car accident deaths occurred between 3 p.m. and midnight. 54%, or 1,532, of the 2,814 teens killed in car accidents weren't wearing a seat belt. 11% of fatal car accidents involving teens were related to distracted driving. 2009 Teen Driver Car Accident Statistics. 3,214 teens ages 15 to 19 were killed in car accidents. read more

In 2015, 2,333 teens in the United States ages 16–19 were killed and 235,845 were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor vehicle crashes. 1 That means that six teens ages 16–19 died every day from motor vehicle injuries. read more