Utah, 3rd most dangerous state for teen drivers

Teen driving troubles. Photo: Clark Van Der Beken

SALT LAKE CITY — FOX 13 reported that a new study cited by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has concluded that Utah ranks third among the deadliest in the country for young drivers.

Of the 860 driver fatalities that occurred in Utah between 2017-2021, the number of young driver deaths totaled 163.  Of the 860 Utah driver fatalities involving 16 to 24-year-olds.

The 18.95% fatality rate in the younger age group slots Utah only behind Rhode Island (19.81%) and Texas (19.06%) in the national rankings.

According to the study, West Virginia is the safest state for young drivers with just 122 deaths and a 12.36% fatality rate in the group.

DEADLIEST STATES FOR YOUNG DRIVERS

1. Rhode Island
2. Texas
3. UTAH
4. California
5. Delaware
6. Nebraska
7. Massachusetts
8. Idaho
9. Montana
10. Maryland