PrintJune 8, 2010
Graph of the Day for June 8, 2010
"In 2008, about 3,500 teens in the United States aged 15-19 were killed and more than 350,000 were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor-vehicle crashes. Young people ages 15-24 represent only 14% of the U.S. population. However, they account for 30% ($19 billion) of the total costs of motor vehicle injuries among males and 28% ($7 billion) of the total costs of motor vehicle injuries among females." CDC.
Source: GAO.
Hoven's Index for June 8, 2010
Reduction in car crash fatalities from 1998 to 2008: 10.2%
Reduction for drivers aged 16 to 20: 28.9%
Number of states with seatbelt laws: 50
With nighttime restrictions on teens: 49
With passenger restrictions on teens: 43
Requiring driver's education to obtain license if under certain age: 34
Banning drivers from using electronic devices: 33
Source: GAO.
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