NEW YORK (WWTI) — AAA Western and Central New York are urging drivers to use caution during the end of July, as the public has entered the “100 Deadliest Days.”
The “100 Deadliest Days” is a period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when teen driver crashes dramatically increase. With summer in full swing, and less COVID-19 protocols in place, AAA is warning teens to be more diligent to avoid tragedies.
In New York State, there were 196 crashes involving teen drivers during the “100 Deadliest Days” over a ten-year span, which is down from 222 people from the years 2008-2018.
‘100 Deadliest Days’ for driving are Memorial Day to Labor Day as teen drivers hit the road, AAA warns According to the latest AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Culture Index, about 72% of teen drivers between the ages of 16-18 have admitted to having engaged in at least one of the following behaviors within the last 30 days: