WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Teen drivers continue to face higher rates of deadly crashes compared to other age groups, states AAA Northeast.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. Contributing factors to these crashes include speed, alcohol impairment, and distractions, with more than half of the teen drivers killed not wearing seat belts.

In 2023, 2,810 teens aged 15 to 19 died in U.S. traffic crashes, a 7% increase from the previous year, NHTSA data shows.

"Many teens see their driver’s license as a sign of freedom, but before parents hand over the keys, teens need to understand what’s at stake if they disobey traffic laws," said Mark Schieldrop, senior spok

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