A new study revealed that Florida ranked eighth among U.S. states for young female driver fatalities.
The research conducted by DeHoyos Accident Attorneys analyzed young female driver fatality data across all 50 U.S. states from 2019 to 2023, focusing on drivers aged 15–24, using the Crash Data Analysis and Statistics (CDAN) system. It measured the average annual fatality rate per 100,000 young females, with higher rates indicating greater driving risk among young women.
Florida ranks eighth with 17.30 fatalities per 100,000 young female drivers, 51% above the national average of 11.47. The state, home to 1,203,774 young females aged 15–24, recorded an average of 208 fatalities per year between 2019 and 2023. The most fatalities occurred in 2021 with 234, and the fewest in 2020 with 170.
Looking at the study, a spokesperson from DeHoyos Accident Attorneys commented:
“Young female drivers face increasing risks on the road due to inexperience, distractions, and speeding. States like Florida report fatality rates far above the national average.
“This is a clear call to strengthen driver safety education and promote responsible driving behavior.”
Top 10 U.S. States With the Highest Young Female Driver Fatality Rates (2019–2023)
State
Fatalities per 100,000 females (15-24)
Rank
Montana
20.77
1
Mississippi
20.07
2
New Mexico
19.24
3
South Carolina
18.81
4
Louisiana
17.80
5
Tennessee
17.77
6
Alabama
17.40
7
Florida
17.30
8
Oklahoma
17.16
9
Arkansas
17.04
10
The study was conducted by DeHoyos Accident Attorneys, a Houston-based personal injury law firm representing clients in vehicle collisions, slip & fall disputes, dog bites, and wrongful death cases. Led by Ryan A. DeHoyos, the firm prioritizes client care, aggressive advocacy, and maximizing compensation across the Greater Houston area.
Methodology
The study analyzed young female driver fatality data across all 50 U.S. states from 2019 to 2023, focusing on drivers aged 15–24, using the Crash Data Analysis and Statistics (CDAN) system. It measured the average annual fatality rate per 100,000 young females, with higher rates indicating greater driving risk among young women.
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