teens021708.box

On the homepage

Business

Mall, teen store sales decline

Out There

Vita.mn

Farm school: Local organic farming

Nightlife

Go behind the scenes at Cirque’s Kooza

Home | Local + Metro

A dismal ranking

Last update: February 16, 2008 - 4:27 PM

A DISMAL RANKING

Minnesota led the nation in the percentage of fatal crashes involving teen drivers from 2004-2006, the most recent years for which figures are available. Here's a look at the top five states and neighboring states. The U.S. average was 14.3 percent.

Rank/State Percentage

1. Minnesota 18.4

2. Delaware 18.1

3. Nebraska 18.0

Maine 18.0

5. Utah 16.3

Neighboring states

10. North Dakota 15.2

13. Iowa 15.1

Wisconsin 15.1

45. South Dakota 12.3

Source: The National Center for Statistics and Analysis

Recent Local + Metro stories

Brooklyn Center man is charged in gang-related stabbings - February 16, 2008

Brooklyn Center man is charged in gang-related stabbings - A Brooklyn Center man who's an alleged member of the Purple Brothers street gang faces assault charges after allegedly stabbing three rival gang members during the Hmong Sports Festival in St. Paul on Sunday. More

Comment on this story | Be the first to comment | Hide reader comments

More coverage

Yellow Pages

Get A Professional

Find home maintenance, car repair, legal advice, cleaning, and more in the Yellow Pages. Go now!

Coupons and Deals

Save Your $$ With Coupons

Discounts on services, entertainment, dining, gifts, and more. Start saving!

contest image

Vacation Donation Contest

Win a $500 grocery store gift card!

See all contests