Over a hundred teens died in just a single summer month while driving in Ohio in 2022. The numerous deaths left Ohio in the middle of the road as states were ranked from safest to most dangerous for teen drivers.
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A new study, by Bumper.com, revealed that Ohio ranked 27th in the nation for deadly crashes among teen drivers, specifically during the summer months.
From 2017 to 2021, young drivers died at an alarming rate with a three-year average of 156.3 deaths. The over 150 deaths accounted for 13 percent of all deadly crashes. And, 37.5 percent of state teen driving deaths happened during the summer months.
Ohio’s deadliest month was August.
The study showed Ohio had an estimated 160 deaths that involved teen drivers in 2022. For every 10,000 young drivers behind the wheel, 3.37 teens died.
The national average was 4.85 deaths per 10,000 young drivers, which meant that Ohio was slightly better than the national average, but still relatively deadly compared to the other half of the nation.
“Traffic fatalities remain stubbornly high nationwide, particularly involving young drivers,” a spokesperson for study-issuing company said. “These young individuals are much more likely to be involved in fatal accidents.”
Speeding remained the top cause of young driver deaths. 39.3 percent of deadly crashes involving a teen were due to speeding.
“As a community-focused outlet, it is essential to raise awareness on the alarming trend of summer fatalities among teen drivers in Ohio,” the spokesperson said.