When do crash rates for teen drivers typically increase?

Teen driver crash rates typically increase at both night and during the day due to different factors associated with each time period.

At night, visibility is reduced, and many teenagers may not have extensive experience driving in low-light conditions. This can contribute to an increased risk of accidents as they navigate roads that are less familiar and harder to see.

During the day, the increase in crash rates can be attributed to high traffic volumes, particularly during periods when teens are commuting to and from school, participating in extracurricular activities, or socializing with friends. This leads to more opportunities for collisions due to both the number of vehicles on the road and the often impulsive driving behaviors typical of younger, less experienced drivers.

Thus, the increased crash rates throughout both daytime and nighttime reflect a combination of the various challenges and distractions that young drivers face in different driving environments.