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Gen Z Leads U.S. Driving Fatalities; Speeding Top Cause

3/30/2026

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Generation Z is the most dangerous driver group in the United States, based on federal crash data.
A ConsumerAffairs analysis finds speeding is the leading cause of fatalities, with Generation Z accounting for 45% of fatal crashes.
Millennials have a slightly lower fatality rate.
Baby Boomers, aged 60 to 79, are the safest across states except South Dakota; Montana and Wyoming are the worst.

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Story summary

Generation Z is the most dangerous driver group in the United States, based on federal crash data.
A ConsumerAffairs analysis finds speeding is the leading cause of fatalities, with Generation Z accounting for 45% of fatal crashes.
Millennials have a slightly lower fatality rate.
Baby Boomers, aged 60 to 79, are the safest across states except South Dakota; Montana and Wyoming are the worst.