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Teens over-represent crash frequency The Fl Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that in 2009 Florida crash fatality rates dropped 14 per cent to the lowest on record. Conversely, teen drivers and passengers, ages 15-19, continued to over-represent in terms of crash frequency. Safety belt usage remains a primary factor in preventing deaths and serious injuries among teens. TEEN DRIVING STATISTICS Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville are the deadliest big cities in the U.S. for 16-19 year olds to drive in. SAY WHAT?! 37,000 teen drivers in Florida were involved in crashes in 2006. SAY WHAT?! More than 400 people were killed in a car accident with a teen driver in 2006. SAY WHAT?! Teens were caught drinking in 1,090 crashes in Florida in 2006. SAY WHAT?! Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of teens. SAY WHAT?! 64% of youth aged 15-20 years old who die in passenger vehicles are not wearing seat belts. SAY WHAT?! 54% of motor vehicle crash deaths among teens occur on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. SAY WHAT?! 58% of teenage motor vehicle crash deaths occur between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. SAY WHAT?! One out of every five 16 year olds will be in a car crash. SAY WHAT?! 31% of 15-20 year olds killed in motor vehicle crashes have been drinking. SAY WHAT?! Two out of three teens who die as passengers are in vehicles driven by other teens. SAY WHAT?! In 2006, 3,490 young drivers (15-20 years old) were killed in car crashes, averaging about 10 deaths each day. SAY WHAT?! In 2006, 272,000 young drivers (15-20 years old) were injured in car crashes, averaging about 745 injuries each day. SAY WHAT?! Cell phone distractions contribute to a yearly cost of 2,600 fatalities and 330,000 injuries for all age groups and a total societal cost of $43 billion. SAY WHAT? National Statistics 4,155 Fatalities from Iraq War, 2003-2008 37,248 Fatalities on Our Roadways, 2007 Car Crashes are the Leading Cause of Death for Teens Account for more than Homicide, Suicide, Cancer, and Heart Disease Deaths Combined Goal – To Save Lives By Increasing Teen Safety Belt Use Hillsborough County Statistics (Ages 15-19) |
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 (To Date) |
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| Fatalities | 8 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
| No Safety Belt | 75% | 80% | 55% | 75% |
