US EditionTeen Drivers Enter 100 Deadliest Days, Risk of Fatal Crashes Increased
- The 100 Deadliest Days period, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, marks a spike in fatal crashes involving teen drivers across the U.S.
- This increase stems from more unsupervised summer driving, alongside risky behaviors such as texting and speeding, as analyzed by AAA.
- AAA's data reveals that in 2023, 2,897 deaths involved teen drivers nationwide, with 860 occurring during this summer period, highlighting high-risk habits.
- Jana Tidwell of AAA noted that the summer break poses increased risks because a higher number of young drivers take to the roads, and she encouraged parents to reinforce safe driving practices.
- Authorities stress that engaging parents in teen driving oversight and using education resources could reduce these fatalities during this high-risk summer stretch.
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Fatal crash near Henry’s Lake highlights DUI dangers during 100 Deadliest Days
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) confirmed Friday that the driver responsible for the fatal May 1 crash near Henry’s Lake had a blood alcohol content of 0.20, more than double the legal limit. According to ISP troopers, the crash occurred when a pickup truck crossed the dividing line and collided with a
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Fatal crash near Henry's Lake highlights DUI dangers during 100 Deadliest Days
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) confirmed Friday that the driver responsible for the fatal May 1 crash near Henry’s Lake had a blood alcohol content of 0.20, more than double the legal limit.
Importance of teen-driver safety
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Accidents involving teen drivers increase between Memorial Day and Labor Day. According to Triple A, crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day see a significant increase in teen driver fatalities. Indiana State Police Sergeant Matt Ames advises safe road precautions. He says it's important not to be distracted while driving. "Make sure you're setti…
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Iowa roads see decrease in fatal crashes at the start of ‘100 deadliest days of summer’
Memorial Day 2025 kicked off what the Iowa State Patrol calls the “100 deadliest days of summer,” a period of time marked by an increase in teen driver crashes and fatalities. This time of year, from Memorial Day to Labor…
100 Deadliest Days: AAA reveals data of summer crashes involving teen drivers in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are labeled the 100 deadliest days, according to AAA, in which crash data revealed patterns of deaths involving teen drivers. Across the nation, there have been 13,135 people killed in crashes involving teen drivers between 2019 and 2023 -- 30% of them occurred between Memorial Day and Labor Day. In Virginia, during this period, there were 246 people killed in crashes involving …
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