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• Teen Driving Deaths in the U.S. Average 11.57 Lives for Every 100,000 Drivers: Report

  June 25, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study highlights how teen traffic fatalities are rising nationwide, despite overall declines in U.S. crash deaths.

• Teen Crash Risks May Be Increased by Driving Older Vehicles Without ADAS Technology: Study

  June 9, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Teen drivers may face significantly lower crash and injury risks when driving vehicles less than five years old equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems, according to new research.

• Handheld Cell Phone Use Linked to Risky Driving in Adolescents: Study

  November 7, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  Although cell phone use is widely known to increase the risk of accidents, new research highlights the impact it has on risky driving behaviors among teenagers.

• NHTSA Launches Anti-Speeding Campaign As Road Deaths Increase

  July 29, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The NHTSA has launched an anti-speeding campaign as auto-related traffic fatalities have continued to climb over the course of the pandemic.

• Nighttime Car Accident Risks For Teens May Be Reduced With Stronger Restrictions: Study

  September 24, 2021

  Russell Maas

  Night time driving restrictions could greatly reduce the risk of first-year driver injuries and deaths, according to the findings of a recent study.

• Texting Teens Likely To Take Other Risks Behind the Wheel: Study

  June 17, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  Teens who text while driving are likely also engaging in other risky behaviors, such as speeding and running red lights, according to the findings of a new study.

• Nearly Half Of All Teen Driving Deaths Due to Speeding: Report

  February 10, 2021

  Russell Maas

  Speeding is a key factor in nearly half of fatal teen driving accidents, according to the findings of a new study.

• Teens Often Get Behind The Wheel Too Soon After A Concussion: Study

  December 29, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds teens often begin driving too soon after suffering concussions.

• Consistent Driving Practice While Teens Have a Learners Permit Lead To Less Accidents During First Year: Study

  April 10, 2020

  Russell Maas

  New teen drivers less likely to have an accident in their first year on the road if they got more practice with their learner's permit, according to the findings of a new study.

• Teens Commonly Text While Driving, New Study Warns

  August 23, 2018

  Russell Maas

  A new survey indicates teen texting while driving is worse in states which allow learner permits at younger ages and worse among teens who already engage in other risky behaviors.