News Release
Young drivers have highest fatal collision rates
*Drivers aged 18 to 24 are twice as likely to be involved in a fatal collision than any other age group.
Alberta Transportation’s May safety campaign is focused on saving the lives of young Alberta drivers.
Young males in particular have the highest fatal collision involvement rate. Many factors contribute to this, including driving impaired, running red lights, talking on cell phones, text messaging, speeding, tailgating and risk taking.
“The death of a young person is tragic enough, but even more so when it could have so easily been avoided. When you drive responsibly, you increase the safety of you and your passengers as well as other motorists on the road.”
Wayne Drysdale, Minister of Transportation
Over five years, starting in 2008, more than 200 young drivers aged 14 to 24 were killed and 13,116 were injured in collisions.
“Young drivers are over represented in our collision data, due to a number of factors including driver inattention, texting and unsafe speed. Driving requires all your attention. When you give it less than 100 per cent, it can have devastating consequence for you and others who share the road with you.”
Superintendent Howard Eaton, OIC “K” Division Traffic Services
Young Driver Facts
Young drivers are almost twice as likely to be involved in a fatal or injury collision.
Collisions are the leading cause of death and injury among Alberta’s youth.
Males aged 18 to 21 are consistently more likely to have consumed alcohol prior to a casualty collision.
Over one-third of young drivers killed in a collision were not wearing their seatbelt.
Pinoy Edmonton News 