Where are young American women safest behind the wheel?:
A study shows the 10 states with the lowest number of deaths.
With just 3.04 deaths per 100,000 women ages 15 to 24, New York is considered the safest state for young drivers.
Rhode Island and Massachusetts follow with 3.31 and 3.97 deaths per 100,000 young female drivers, respectively.
Montana recorded 20.77 deaths per 100,000 young female drivers, the highest rate among the 32 U.S. states analyzed.
A new study found that New York had the lowest death rate among young female drivers in the country between 2019 and 2023.
The investigation, conducted by DeHoyos Accident Attorneys, analyzed young female driver mortality data from the Accident Data Analysis and Statistics (CDAN) system in all 50 U.S. states between 2019 and 2023. It calculated the average annual number of deaths per 100,000 women ages 15 to 24; Lower rates indicate a safer driving environment for young women.
New York leads the nation with 3.04 deaths per 100,000 women ages 15 to 24, 73.5% fewer than the national average of 11.47. New York State averaged 35 deaths per year between 2019 and 2023 in a population of 1,139,527 young women. The year with the highest number of deaths was 2023 with 42, while 2019 recorded the lowest number with 26.
Rhode Island is second with 3.31 deaths per 100,000 young women, 71.1% less than the national average of 11.47. This state averaged just 2 deaths per year between 2019 and 2023 for a population of 72,453. The year with the highest number of deaths was 2021 with 7, while no deaths were recorded in 2023.
Massachusetts ranks third with 3.97 deaths per 100,000 women ages 15 to 24, 65.4% less than the national average of 11.47. The state of Massachusetts averaged 16 deaths per year over the five-year period, with the highest number (18) recorded in 2019 and 2021 and the lowest (12) in 2020.
After analyzing the study, a spokesperson for DeHoyos Accident Attorneys commented:
“While young drivers remain among the highest-risk groups on the road, states like New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts show that strong traffic safety policies, comprehensive driver training programs and stricter enforcement of seat belt and distraction laws are making a significant difference.”
“Understanding which roads are safest for young women can inform future safety initiatives, from improving training standards to promoting awareness campaigns that encourage responsible driving behavior.”
New Hampshire ranks fourth with 5.34 deaths per 100,000 women ages 15 to 24, 53.4% less than the national average of 11.47. The state of New Hampshire averaged 4 deaths per year between 2019 and 2023, with the highest number (6) in 2021 and the lowest (2) in 2023.
Hawaii ranks fifth with 5.40 deaths per 100,000 women ages 15 to 24, 52.9% less than the national average of 11.47. The state of Hawaii averaged 4 deaths per year over the five-year period, with 2022 being the year with the highest number of deaths (9) and 2023 being the year with the fewest deaths.
New Jersey ranks sixth with an average of 5.65 deaths per 100,000 young female drivers, followed by Vermont (seventh). 5.77, Maryland (8th) at 5.97, Maine (9th) at 6.05 and Minnesota (10th) at 7.00.
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methodology
The study analyzed data on young female driver mortality in all 50 U.S. states between 2019 and 2023 from the Accident Data Analysis and Statistics (CDAN) system.
The annual average number of deaths among female drivers aged 15 to 24 years per 100,000 women in the same age group was calculated. These numbers were used to calculate and rank each state’s mortality rate. Lower rates indicate safer driving conditions for young women.
The study was conducted by DeHoyos Accident Attorneys, a Houston-based personal injury law firm that represents clients in vehicle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites and wrongful deaths.
Led by Ryan A. DeHoyos, the company places a strong emphasis on customer service, aggressive advocacy and achieving maximum compensation throughout the greater Houston area.
Fuente: DeHoyo’s accident lawyers