It is fitting that we begin the year by drawing attention to the fact that the leading cause of death for US teens is motor vehicle crashes. According to the CDC, in 2020 along, 8 teenagers aged 13-19 died in car accidents each day. That means that 2,800 teens lost their lives on the road in a single year. Raising awareness means first and foremost, talking with your teenagers about the dangers of driving, and what steps they can take to stay safe.