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Which generation has the best and worst drivers? Here's what a new report found.
Generation Z accounts for 45% of fatal crashes linked to bad driving and speeding, with a rate of 9.02 deaths per 100,000, twice the national average.
- A new ConsumerAffairs report using 2023 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data identifies Gen Zers, ages 15 to 29, as the most dangerous drivers, with their crash fatality rate nearly double the national average.
- Speeding by Gen Z drivers caused nearly 6,000 deaths in 2023, while the study found these motorists account for 45% of all fatal crashes attributable to "bad driving behaviors" including erratic lane changes and aggressive driving.
- Baby-Boomers, ages 60 to 79, proved the safest, with a fatality rate nearly 31% lower than younger drivers, while Millennials ranked second and Generation X fell in the "middle of the pack."
- Montana ranks as the worst state for safety across most generations, and geographic trends show Gen Z drivers are the most dangerous in 29 states, though baby-boomers saw their highest risk levels in Wyoming.
- Experts caution against oversimplifying these results, noting that younger generations are often the least experienced behind the wheel. Persistent issues like distracted driving cut across age groups and continue to drive fatalities nationwide.
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Which generation has the best and worst drivers? Here's what a new report found.
A report by ConsumerAffairs reveals Gen Z as the generation with the highest crash fatality rates, largely due to speeding, while Millennials follow closely behind.
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Which Generation Has the Worst Drivers? New Study Sparks Debate
Source: General / Radio One A new report highlighted by KHOU 11 is sparking conversation across the country—and especially here in Houston—about which generation really has the worst drivers. According to a recent study from ConsumerAffairs, Gen Z drivers ranked as the most dangerous on the road, based on crash data, fatalities, and risky driving behaviors. The study found that younger drivers are more likely to engage in behaviors like speeding…
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