A new study reveals that New Jersey ranks 24th among U.S. states where Millennials are more likely to cause fatal accidents than Gen Z.
The research conducted by Kuzyk Law analyzed state-level driver fatal crash data from 2021 to 2023, sourced from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s CDAN database. The difference between Millennials’ and Gen Z’s annual fatal crash rates per 100,000 residents was calculated to identify states with the generational disparities.
New Jersey ranks 24th, with Millennials 14.97% more likely to cause fatal crashes than Gen Z. Between 2021 and 2023, the Garden State reported 276 fatal crashes among 1,805,139 Millennials at a rate of 15.29 per 100,000, versus 151 crashes among 1,137,935 Gen Z drivers at a rate of 13.30 per 100,000.
Looking at the study, a spokesperson at Kuzyk Law commented,
“The data reveals that New Jersey ranks 24th among U.S. states where millennials are likely to cause more fatal crashes than Gen Z.
“Behavioral patterns, driving experience, lifestyle factors, and road safety awareness likely influence these disparities. Millennials, on average, may face more high-risk driving situations or drive more frequently under challenging conditions, contributing to elevated fatal crash rates.
“Addressing these gaps requires targeted road safety campaigns, generationally tailored public awareness initiatives, and policies that encourage safer driving behavior across all age groups.”
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The study was conducted by Kuzyk Law, a law firm specializing in representation for car accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, bike, pedestrian, and catastrophic injury claims. With over four decades of experience and a track record serving 100,000+ clients, they offer free consultations and no upfront fees.
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Methodology
The research analyzed state driver fatal crash data from 2021 to 2023 using statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Crash Data Analysis and Statistics (CDAN) system. Fatal crash rates per 100,000 residents were calculated separately for Millennials (aged 25–39) and Gen Z (aged 15–24), and the percentage difference between the two age groups was determined to identify U.S. states where Millennials were more likely than Gen Z to cause fatal accidents.
Data Sources
Data Source→ https://cdan.dot.gov/query
Research Dataset → https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iT0JuzvSoBrNwSkrfIYxtQZuqTHyZ9xs3zrPueDNPJQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0
