Teen Driving Fatalities
As traffic deaths spike during COVID-19, new report examines unsettling trend of teen drivers speeding — and dying — on America's roads.
The Governors Highway Safety Association and Ford Motor Company Fund issue a new report that examines the role that speeding plays in teen driver fatalities — the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S.
Between 2015 and 2019, teen drivers (16-19 years of age) accounted for a greater proportion of speeding-related fatalities (43%) than all other age groups (30%)
The report identifies practical tools, technology and training like Ford’s Driving Skills for Life program that parents can use to rein in risky driving behavior
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), in partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund, today released a new report that examines the significant role speeding plays in teen driver fatalities and offers practical tools to help parents rein in this lethal driving habit. The new analysis for GHSA found that from 2015 to 2019, teen drivers and passengers (16-19 years of age) accounted for a greater proportion of speeding-related fatalities (43%) than all other age groups (30%). During this five-year period, 4,930 teen drivers and passengers died in speeding-related crashes.
