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Memorial Day Begins '100 Deadliest Days' for Teen Drivers

4/18/2026

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Memorial Day marks the start of the "100 Deadliest Days" for U.S. drivers, per AAA, as summer road activity rises.
Teen fatalities aged 15–20 rose 17.2% over the past two years, totaling 635 deaths in summer 2024 (up from 542 in 2023).
Contributing factors include more nighttime driving and inexperienced drivers taking longer trips.
Texas recorded the most teen fatalities at 68, followed by California (49) and Florida (34).

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Memorial Day marks the start of the "100 Deadliest Days" for U.S. drivers, per AAA, as summer road activity rises.
Teen fatalities aged 15–20 rose 17.2% over the past two years, totaling 635 deaths in summer 2024 (up from 542 in 2023).
Contributing factors include more nighttime driving and inexperienced drivers taking longer trips.
Texas recorded the most teen fatalities at 68, followed by California (49) and Florida (34).