Sad Facts Car crashes are the leading cause of death for American teenagers. The motor vehicle fatality rate of teenagers is higher than any other age group. A 16 year old driver is 20 times as likely to have a crash. A 17 year old driver is 6 times as likely to have a crash.
Young men risk a higher chance of a fatal crash , twice the risk of fatality as young woman.
Crashes are the leading cause of disability related to head and spinal cord injuries in this age group.