WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Right now is known as the deadliest time of the year for teen drivers as school is out and Summer break is in full swing, according to AAA Texas.

According to their data, almost 1,463 people died in teen crashes in Texas from 2019-2023, with 30% of those deaths taking place during the "100 Deadliest Days," which takes place from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

In fact, Texas actually leads the nation with the most people killed by teen drivers, with AAA Texas adding that 60% of all teen crashes involve a form of distraction.

While technology like cell phones plays a big role in those stats, there’s something else even more dangerous.

Daniel Armbruster, AAA Texas's Public and Community Relations, said, "Actually, for teen drivers, the biggest distraction we see in fatal

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