Who is most at risk? The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16-19-year-olds than among any other age group. In fact, per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are nearly three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to be in a fatal crash. 2

Parents Are The Key. Discover how you can help them become a safer driver and reduce their crash risks. Learn More

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Six teens ages 16 to 19 die every day from motor vehicle injuries. Per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are nearly three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to be in a fatal crash.

Teen driving statistics and insurance information. What you pay for auto insurance is largely based on what kind of risk the company predicts you will be, based on known factors like your driving history, the kind of car you drive, your age and gender, your marital status and where you live.

Teens’ Biggest Safety Threat is Sitting on the Driveway. Half of all teens will be involved in a car crash before graduating from high college. Parental involvement doesn’t end when a gets a license.

Minnesotans for Safe Driving provides Victim Impact Panels in six different counties and have panels for non- English speaking people in Spanish, Hmong and Russian.

NHTSA’s Teen Driving site contains information on States’ driver licensing requirements for teens as well as ideas and resources to help you—the parents—lay down the ground rules with your aspiring driver before you hand over the car keys.

Safety Tips for Teen Drivers. Whether you’re just getting ready to hit the road or have been driving for months―or even years―take some time to review these 8 safe driving …

Parents can help manage teen driving risks with plenty of quality practice driving and making sure their teens follow GDL and obey traffic safety laws.

Teen driving safety research team at CHOP works to reduce the frequency and severity of teens’ motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities.