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Distracted Driving- National Driving Statistics for 15-20 year olds
According to a 2006 report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are
the leading cause of death for 15-20 year olds.
- Young drivers, age 15-20 account for 6.4 percent, (13.0 million), of the total licensed drivers in the United States.
- In 2006, 12.9 percent, (7,463), of all the drivers involved in fatal crashes were between
15 and 20 years old. - In 2006, 25 percent of young drivers (ages 15-20) who were killed in crashes had blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels of .08 or higher at the time of the crash.
Traffic Safety Reports
