Leading cause of death among teens.

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading death among teens in the United
states.

1 2

1,972 42%
Teens die in car accidents every year. Of teens admitted to sending a text or
email in the last 30 days while driving.

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53% 20% 19%

Of teen fatalities happened Of teens admitted to riding Of drivers between 16 and 19
on Friday, Saturday and with someone who had been who were involved in fatal
Sunday. using alcohol accidents had a BAC or blood
alcohol content of .08% or
higher.

What can you do to prevent car accidents deaths as a teen.

Always wear a Prohibit Don't drive at

seat belt. distracted night. 40% of
They can driving. Avoid fatal accidents
reduce your risk using your happen at that
of injury by 50% phone. time.

https://www.michiganautolaw.com/blog/2012/05/21/5-tips-reduce-teen-car-accidents/
https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/teen_drivers/teendrivers_factsheet.html
https://www.teendriversource.org/teen-crash-risks-prevention/car-accident-prevention/basic-facts-about-teen-crashes By: Shaw Kassay