AAA says Distractions Four Times more prevalent in Teen Crashes than previously reported
March 26, 2015
Unprecedented Look into the Causes of Teen Crashes by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Tampa, FL – The most comprehensive research ever conducted into crash videos of teen drivers has found significant evidence that distracted driving is likely much more serious a problem than previously known, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
The unprecedented video analysis finds that distraction was a factor in nearly 6 out of 10 moderate-to-severe teen crashes, which is four times as many as official estimates based on police reports.
State Farm Data Shows That October Remains Most Dangerous Month for Teen Crashes
October 16, 2010
Teens Are Conflicted; State Farm Survey Shows 70% of New Drivers Are Nervous About Being in a Crash or Hurting Someone; Yet 57% Say They Text While Driving
Bloomington, IL – Newly analyzed State Farm® claims data shows the trend continues – October remains the most dangerous month of the year for teen driver crashes. According to claims data spanning the last seven years, the highest number of injury or collision claims filed by 16- and 17-year-old drivers continues to hit a high point in October, spiking by about 15 percent when compared to other months of the year.
State Farm evaluated its extensive claims database from 2003 – 2009, and in every year, October continues to register the most claims across the United States and portions of Canada. At a state level, about 1 in 4 states show October as the most dangerous month of the year for teen crashes. About 70 percent of states show October as being among its top three months for teen accident claims. [Read more]
