The time between Memorial Day, May 25, and Labor Day, September 7, is known as the “100 Deadliest Days” for teenage drivers.
During this time, according to the AAA Foundation, is when teen crash fatalities historically climb.
CEO and President of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Peter Kissinger, said crash rates among teens are higher than any other age group.
“Since teens are driving more during the summer than any other season, this insight is a timely reminder to everyone – drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists – to be mindful when sharing the roads with young drivers,” Kissinger said.
A study analyzed data of teen drivers, ages 15-19, between 1994 and 2013. The research found that while crashes involving teen drivers are down, most of those injured or killed in crashes with teen drivers were in another car, not in the teen’s car.
Resources are available to help parents through the “100 Deadliest Days” and to coach teens through the learning-to-drive process. Click here to see a parent-teen driving agreement that outlines driving privileges in certain conditions.