A new study published on Friend, Levinson & Turner LTD found that millennials, aged 25-34 as of 2021*, are the worst drivers in America as they account for the most vehicle collisions — and the most fatal car accidents. They also represent the second-highest percentage of distracted drivers.
In contrast, Generation Z has the lowest percentage of fatal vehicle collisions, while Baby Boomers average a lower number of car accidents per 100,000 drivers than millennials. The second worst drivers are those aged 35-44*; they have the second most alcohol-related speeding crashes.
“These findings conclude that millennials between the ages of 25 and 44* tend to be worse drivers than their younger (and older) counterparts,” the study reads. “They average around 34 car accidents per 100,000 drivers, whereas baby boomers average just 14 per 100,000.”
Generation Z drivers average a higher rate with 44 car accidents per 100,000 drivers. However, the study also notes that the rate correlates to only a 6 per cent chance of a vehicle collision.
People aged 25-44* make up more than 70 million licensed drivers on the road in the United States. Baby Boomers are considered the best drivers, followed by Generation Z drivers, and then borderline early millennials.
“One encouraging piece of information is that the percentage of accidents involving speeding drivers between the ages of 15 and 20, while under the influence of alcohol, is one of the lowest at 20 per cent,” the report read. “Once drivers reach the drinking age, there’s an immediate increase to 40 per cent.”
