- In the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), teenagers aged 15-19 are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal car accident than adults aged 20 and over.
- In the United Kingdom, statistics from the Department for Transport show that drivers aged 17-19 are involved in 23% of fatal car accidents, while drivers aged 20-29 are involved in 31%.
- In Australia, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that in 2021, drivers aged 17-24 accounted for 26% of fatal car accidents, while drivers aged 25 and over accounted for 74%.
These statistics indicate that teenagers are disproportionately involved in fatal car accidents compared to adults. This can be attributed to various factors such as lack of experience behind the wheel, risk-taking behaviors, and distractions.