Tennessee is 3rd most dangerous state for teen drivers

Speeding, distracted driving and alcohol are putting teenagers at risk on the road, with teen vehicle deaths on the rise. A report has Tennessee listed among the most dangerous states for teen drivers. According to the online driver education platform Zutobi.com, data from 2023 ranks Tennessee as the 3rd most dangerous state for teenage drivers behind Mississippi and Kentucky. Alaska is ranked as the safest state. State law enforcement officials say the combination of a growing population with more traffic, and many rural roadways all create problems for inexperienced teenage drivers.