Young and Reckless: Speeding Deaths by Age Group
Drivers aged 25 to 34 make up the largest share of speeding deaths at 22.37%, well ahead of every other age group and nearly six points higher than the next closest bracket, 35 to 44 year olds at 16.54%. Younger drivers aged 16 to 20 aren't far behind at 13.75%, followed by 21 to 24 year olds at 11.76% and 45 to 54 year olds at 11.51%, meaning drivers under 35 collectively account for close to half of all speeding deaths.