Every year, approximately 540 teens die as a result of drunk driving, according to data we gather from NHSTA

Every day, roughly 2 teenagers die as a result of drunk driving

About 25% of teen car crashes involve underage drinking drivers

1 in 10 teens in high school drinks and drives

Drivers ages 16-20 with BACs of 0.05%-0.079% are 12 times more likely to be killed in single-vehicle crashes

17% of drivers ages 15–20 who were involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes had a BAC of 0.08% or higher

Here are the key findings of teenage drunk driving statistics, facts, and numbers at a glance.

Teen Drunk Driving Statistics: Key Findings

Every year, approximately 540 teens die as a result of drunk driving, according to data we gather from NHSTA.
Every day, roughly 2 teenagers die as a result of drunk driving.
About 25% of teen car crashes involve underage drinking drivers.
1 in 10 teens in high school drinks and drives.
Drivers ages 16-20 with BACs of 0.05%-0.079% are 12 times more likely to be killed in single-vehicle crashes.
17% of drivers ages 15–20 who were involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes had a BAC of 0.08% or higher.

Sources: (CarJunkya (Data from NHSTA), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)