- According to a study, 16-year-olds have the highest crash rates compared to other age groups, with 57 crashes per 10,000 licensed drivers. The study found that not paying attention and not being aware of surroundings were major reasons for crashes among 16-year-olds. Data showed that crash rates decreased as driver age increased, with drivers over 65 years old having the lowest rates.

1. -Teenage Driving and Car Crashes-

3. Age group # of licensed drivers Percent of total Drivers in fatal crashes Involvement rate Drivers in all crashes Involvement rate Under 16 211,351 0.1% 275 Na 151,000 Na 16-20 12,778,636 6.3 7,286 57.02 1,600,000 12,522 21-24 17,061,951 8.4 6,454 46.77 1,127,000 8,168 25-34 35,494,949 17.5 11,223 31.62 2,130,000 6,001 35-44 39,998,816 19.7 10,310 25.78 1,968,000 4,920 45-54 40,642,007 20.0 9,201 22.74 1,805,000 4,460 55-64 17,009,811 8.4 2,954 22.50 326,000 2,481 Over 74 13,125,655 6.5 2,954 22.50 326,000 2,481 Total 202,810,438 100% 57,695 28.45 10,558,000 5,206