As we enter the summer months, a new study by Bumper.com reveals that Indiana ranks 42nd in the nation for summer fatalities among teen drivers.

From 2017 to 2021, young driver fatalities in your state rose with a 3-year average of 119 teen driver fatalities, accounting for 14% of all such roadway deaths.

On average nationwide, nearly 38% of state teen driving deaths happen during the summer months.

The deadliest month for teen drivers in Indiana is October, with July recorded as the most deadly of the summer months.

According to the study, Indiana had an estimated 129 fatalities involving teen drivers in 2022, with a rate of 4.87 fatalities per 10,000 young drivers behind the wheel. The national average is 4.85 fatalities per 10,000 young drivers behind the wheel.

Traffic fatalities remain high nationwide, particularly involving young drivers. These young individuals are much more likely to be involved in fatal accidents. Speeding remains the top cause of young driver deaths, accounting for 39.3% of such accidents. As a community-focused outlet, it is essential to raise awareness on the alarming trend of summer fatalities among teen drivers in Indiana.

Indiana Teen Driver Related Fatality Stats:

The full study can be found here: https://www.bumper.com/analysis/teen-driving-accidents-fatalities/