Posted on 6/6/2025
What Are the 100 Deadliest Days? Every year, a chilling trend reemerges on the roads: the 100 Deadliest Days. This period runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and it's named for a reason. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, teen crash rates spike dramatically during these summer months, making it the most dangerous time of year to be on the road—especially for young drivers. So why the surge in deadly accidents? Summer brings freedom, vacations, and a break from school—but it also means more inexperienced teen drivers on the road. Without the structure of school days, teens are driving more often, at different hours, and sometimes with multiple passengers—an incredibly risky combination. Distractions, speeding, nighttime driving, and lack of seatbelt use are leading contributors to these tragic crashes ... read more