
Statistics and Causes of Teen Car Accidents: What Every Parent and Driver Should Know
There’s a moment no parent ever forgets—handing their teenager the keys to the car for the first time. It’s proud. It’s terrifying. And sometimes, it turns tragic. What most people don’t realize until it’s too late is just how high the crash risk is for new drivers. As Bellevue personal injury attorneys, we’ve seen firsthand what happens when inexperience, speed, and distraction collide. This guide lays out the hard numbers, the most common causes of teen crashes, and the legal implications parents must understand before something happens. So, how much more likely are teens to be involved in a fatal crash than adults? The answer might change how you think about teen driving forever. The Alarming Numbers—Teen Car Accident Statistics Teen drivers (ages 16–19) are at the highest risk for crashes of any age group. Though they make up only 5% of licensed drivers, they account for over 8%