31 People Died on Michigan's Roads Last Week

31 people died on Michigan roadways since last week making a total of 572 this year. In addition, 142 more were seriously injured for a statewide total of 2,726 to date.

Compared to last year at this time there are 12 more fatalities and 426 fewer serious injuries.

Numbers are provided by the Michigan State Police.

The 100 Most Dangerous Days for Teen Drivers

Overall, the crash rate for teen drivers is four times that of adult drivers. And more teen driving fatalities occur in the summer than any other time of the year. With more freedom, teens drive and gather more often. They're also more likely to engage in high-risk activities like speeding or underage drinking and drug use.

We want all Michigan teens to have a safe summer. So take the time to study these numbers.

• Don't speed. In 2016, speeding was a factor in nearly 1 out of 3 fatal crashes involving teen drivers.
• Avoid distractions. 1 of 3 teens who text say they have done so while driving, which increases crash risk by 23 times.
• Limit passengers. The risk of a fatal crash rises in direct relation to the number of teenagers in a car.
• Don't drive while impaired. In 2016, 16 percent of 15- to 18-year-old drivers involved in fatal crashes had been drinking.
• Buckle up. Teens have the lowest rate of safety belt use of any age group; 58% of teen crash fatalities in 2016 were not buckled up.

Information provided by the Toward Zero Deaths Campaign.

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