Cities With High Teen Auto Crashes

Were you aware that auto crashes are the number one killer of teenagers in America? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), automobile crashes are more common among young drivers than any other age group. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, twenty-three percent of teenage drivers in fatal car wrecks had a blood-alcohol level (BAC) above the legal limit of .08.

Consider some of these statistics:

• In the United States, 1 in 4 crash fatalities involve someone 16 to 24 years old, nearly twice as high as other age groups. 
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• According to this study that was published at PubMed.gov, child passengers in teen nighttime crashes had an increased injury risk and an increased risk of restraint non-use compared with those in teen daytime crashes.

Last holiday season, Allstate Insurance Company conducted a study and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest hot spots for fatal teen crashes during the holiday seasons:

• Jacksonville, Fla.
• Columbus, Ohio
• Birmingham, Ala.
• Orlando
• Phoenix
• Las Vegas
• Philadelphia
• Sacramento, Calif.
• St. Louis

Thank goodness that San Diego isn’t on the list!

 

With the holiday season just around the corner, we encourage you to talk with your teen about the importance of safe driving and being responsible. 

And if you have a teen who has been arrested for a DUI in San Diego, make sure to contact a professional and experienced San Diego DUI defense lawyer.

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