23,000 Injured or Killed in Crashes Involving Young Drivers Over Five Years

Young driver crashes injure or kill 23,000 people in five years. Data reveals alarming trends and calls for action.

September 22, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — A new report highlights the growing concern over road accidents involving young drivers, with over 23,000 people killed or seriously injured in the past five years, according to police data.

The figures, drawn from Department of Transport records between 2021 and 2025, show that 7,500 crashes involved drivers aged 17 to 24, while 4,000 others were passengers in vehicles operated by young drivers. An additional 11,600 individuals were affected in other capacities during these incidents.

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Policing authorities have noted that approximately one-fifth of all road accidents involve drivers in this age group. With a 7 percent rise in fatalities involving young drivers in 2024 compared to the previous year, officials are urging parents to closely monitor their newly licensed children.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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