The leading cause of death in young Iowans, aged 16-20, is fatal car crashes. The Iowa Department of Public Safety-Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is focused on helping deter one of Iowa's and the nation's bleakest statistic: Nationwide, a total of 58,000 drivers ages 16-20 were involved in fatal crashes; crashes which took the lives of 6,400 individuals. Additionally, in 2009, 41 young people ages 15-20 were killed in Iowa fatal crashes.

Several factors contribute to these unfortunate statistics:

• Distracted Driving
• Texting While Driving
• Alcohol Use
• Speeding
• No Seatbelts
• Inexperience

For more information on youth driving contact:

Mick Mulhern, Youth Coordinator
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Phone: (515) 725-0148
E-mail: mulhern@dps.state.ia.us

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