Teen Drivers: Delaware Summer Road Risks

For parents of new drivers, the prospect of their teens driving themselves can be nerve-wracking. Though, new data suggests that if you live in the Garden State, you can breathe a little easier.

According to a recent study, teen drivers in New jersey are the safest in the United states.

New Jersey Tops in Teen Driver Safety

A study by Consumer Affairs analyzing teen driving safety across the nation found that new Jersey teen drivers excelled, achieving a perfect score of 0.0% in fatalities related to driving under the influence. The “States With the Worst Teen Drivers” report highlighted New Jersey’s success.

The study assessed several factors, and New Jersey performed admirably across the board.

the Consumer Affairs study stated, “according to the latest available data, New Jersey had just 3.73 fatalities per 100,00 teens – approximately one-third of the nationwide average – while Wyoming’s rate of fatalities involving teen drivers is nine times that, or nearly triple the national average, at 33.7 per 100,000 teens.”

Fatalities linked to unsafe driving behaviors by teens in New Jersey accounted for only 1.19 deaths per capita,significantly lower than the national average of 3.47.

“New Jersey had just 3.73 fatalities per 100,00 teens – approximately one-third of the nationwide average.”

Delaware Faces Challenges in Teen Driver Safety

In contrast, Delaware teen drivers were ranked as the third-worst in the country.

Pennsylvania ranked 42nd, while New York teen drivers were ranked 47th, offering a broader context within the region.