Why summer is the most dangerous season for teen drivers; and where it’s worst

(NEXSTAR) – Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means summer is almost here for Americans. AAA refers to this time between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the “100 Deadliest Days” for drivers.

This is due to the fact that more people are on the road than usual, and fatalities rise significantly during this time of year, especially among teen drivers between the ages of 15 and 20.

According to MoneyGeek, while driver fatalities as a whole have seen a steady decrease over the last couple of years, teen driver fatalities have seen a significant 17.2% increase in the last two years.

In the most recent available summer data, summer 2024, teen........

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