What Age Group Has The Most Accidents?
For UK car drivers, statistics are released each year that showcase the rates of death and serious injuries due to road traffic accidents. We have compiled all of the data and summarised this below.
Based on data from 2019, drivers aged 20-29 were killed or seriously injured more than any other age group.
As stated briefly, young drivers are more likely to misjudge certain events and speeds because they are inexperienced on the road. A common trait among young drivers is overconfidence, especially in young males, as they tend to be more impulsive and like the thrill of driving fast, exceeding speed limits.
Drivers aged 30-39 and 50-59 take the second and third spots.
Research suggests that older drivers involved in car accidents are more likely not to have looked properly than drivers of all ages. Despite older drivers being involved in crashes, they are less likely to have been caused by careless or reckless driving than younger drivers.
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