Teen Driver Facts

At the age of 16, most young adults take advantage of the privilege of obtaining a drivers license, with little or no formal training. This means they are not prepared for the road, with changing terrains and hazards caused by bad weather.

Teen Traffic Safety statistics show:

1. Automobile crashes are the leading cause of death and injury to teens in America.
2. Teenage vehicle collision deaths have reached epidemic proportions in the state of Florida. Our state reports the highest rate of crash involvement (ages 15 to 19 years), highest rate in fatal crashes and the second highest rate of alcohol-related crashes.
3. Between 25 to 30% of teen drivers will be involved in a crash within the first 12 months of getting their operators license.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that based on miles driven, teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers.

Specific behaviors are associated with the causes of this high fatality rate. Inexperience combined with speed, alcohol-related driving, not wearing safety belts, distracted driving (cell phone use, texting, loud music, other teen passengers, etc.), drowsy driving, nighttime driving, and drug use contribute to this high percentage of preventable deaths.

"Please don't let me die!" This video includes real life footage from teen crashes on Florida roadways.