Alive at 25 Stats and Facts

Statewide in 2014, crashes involving drivers aged 15-24 years represented 40% of all crashes and 27% of all fatal crashes.

In 2014, drivers aged 15-24 years:

• Were involved in 21,549 motor vehicle crashes, which resulted in 10,316 injured persons and 74 deaths.
• Represented 19% of the licensed drivers in Utah, yet they are involved in nearly one-half (40%) or all motor vehicle crashes.
• Were 1.7 times more likely to be in a crash than drivers of other ages.
• Were involved in a crash in Utah every 24 minutes.

Latest stats published from the Utah Department of Public Safety, Highway Safety Office.

Leading Contributing Factors of 15-24 year old Driver Crashes in Utah (2014)

Young drivers are a special concern because of their high crash rates and lack of driving experience.

15-24 Year Old Driver Crashes Involved:

1. 1 - Following Too Closely (28%)
2. 2 - Failed to Yield Right of Way (23%)
3. 3 - Speed Too Fast (13%)
4. 4 - Driver Distraction (13%)
5. 5 - Failed to Keep in Proper Lane (11%)
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Fatal 15-24 Year Old Driver Crashes Involved:

1. 1 - Speed Too Fast (33%)
2. 2 - Failed to Keep in Proper Lane (13%)
3. 3 - Driving Under the Influence (14%)
4. 4 - Overcorrecting (13%)
5. 5 - Distracted Driving (11%)

What do students have to say?

Since Alive at 25 was implemented in Utah in October 2007, over 11,000 students have taken the course. Of those students, 99% said that Alive at 25 will make them a safer driver and 98% would recommend that their peers take the course as well. Here is what a few of them had to say:

"This was a course that took Driver's Ed to a new level.”

"This really helped me understand how big of a responsibility driving is. The class gave me good tools to be a safer, better, more defensive driver.”

"I feel if I hadn't taken this class and just did my hours and drove, I wouldn't be ready.”

"I learned how to be a defensive driver. Driving safe is a good choice that can save your life and others surrounding you. Be responsible with your life knowing that you can affect someone else's. Make good choices and be Alive at 25!”

"This really opened my eyes and makes me never want to hurt my family or friends by making stupid choices.”

"I came into it thinking it was just another class and am leaving with all intentions of becoming a better driver.”