The AAA is urging drivers to commit to “100 Days of Safe Driving” between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Nearly one-third of all impaired-driving fatalities occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the organization said, and it has called on drivers to make smart choices behind the wheel, like putting cell phones out of reach, following posted speed limits, buckling up, and planning ahead for a sober ride.
“The ‘100 Days of Safe Driving’ campaign is about encouraging drivers to make simple choices behind the wheel that can help save lives,” said Gene Boehm, president and CEO of AAA.
“By staying focused, slowing down, buckling up, and planning ahead for a sober ride, every driver can help make our roads safer this summer.”
In 2024, the most recent year of complete crash data, 2,636 people were killed in crashes involving a teen driver. A third of those deaths, 825, happened in the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. AAA is encouraging teens to use the summer months as an opportunity to build safe driving habits by limiting distractions, obeying speed limits, buckling up, and never driving impaired.
Parents are also urged to play an important role by setting expectations early and modeling safe behavior behind the wheel.
