Traffic crashes continue to take a toll on young Missourians.
A young driver was involved in 28 percent of all fatal traffic crashes in 1994, up from 24 percent in 1993. This is an increase of 30 percent. The following is a summary analysis from the State Highway Patrol Statistical Analysis Center's annual Traffic Safety Compendium 1994. Of all 1994 Missouri traffic crashes, 29.5 percent involved a young driver. Of all fatal traffic crashes, 27.9 percent involved a young driver.