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Why summer is the most dangerous season for teen drivers; and where it’s worst
Teen driver deaths rose 17.2% in two years, with 635 fatalities in summer 2024, according to MoneyGeek.
- AAA refers to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the "100 Deadliest Days" for drivers, warning that fatalities rise significantly during summer months for teen drivers aged 15 to 20.
- Teen driver deaths increased to 635 in summer 2024, up from 542 in 2023, according to MoneyGeek, even as overall driver fatalities have seen a steady decrease.
- Texas recorded the most teen summer fatalities in 2024, according to MoneyGeek. California followed with 49, while Florida reported 34.
- AAA attributes the rise in teen deaths to increased nighttime driving, higher passenger counts, and highway trips that often outpace new drivers' experience levels.
- Drivers and families can learn more about state-specific safety statistics and the "100 Deadliest Days" by reviewing the full study on the MoneyGeek website.
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