A new study reveals that Franklin County, Ohio, recorded the seventh-highest number of fatal crashes involving young drivers during the Thanksgiving season.
The research by Steve Gimblin Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers analyzed county-level data from 2019 to 2023 using the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Crash Data Analysis and Statistics (CDAN) platform. The study identified the counties with the highest average young driver fatalities in November per 100,000 residents aged 15–19.
Franklin County, Ohio, ranks seventh nationwide with an average of 1.89 young driver fatalities in November per 100,000 residents aged 15–19, 76.6% higher than the national average of 1.07 fatalities per 100,000 residents. With a population of 84,786 young residents aged 15–19, Franklin County recorded an average of two fatal crashes involving young drivers each November between 2019 and 2023. The highest total occurred in 2021 (three fatalities), while the lowest was in 2020 and 2022 (one fatality each).
Looking at the findings, a spokesperson from Steve Gimblin Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers commented:
“Franklin County’s fatality data points to the risks of unpredictable Midwest weather combined with teen inexperience. Even a small lapse in judgment on slick or icy roads can prove deadly.”
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The study was conducted by Steve Gimblin Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers, a California-based law firm representing victims of car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. Led by experienced attorney Steve Gimblin, the firm helps injured clients navigate complex insurance claims and legal battles to secure the compensation and justice they deserve.
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