Young male drivers in New York have been identified as a significant factor in the state’s rising crash figures, according to a recent analysis of traffic data. In 2024, male drivers aged 16 to 24 were involved in 58,182 crashes across New York, notably higher than the 35,494 crashes involving female drivers in the same age group.

The year also saw a total of 1,101 fatalities statewide, with 253 deaths reported in New York City alone. The data reflects broader national patterns, where men accounted for 72% of passenger-vehicle driver deaths in 2024, according to federal statistics.

The study was conducted by the New York-based law firm Levine and Wiss. Analysts at the firm merged crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with records from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) spanning the years 2020 through 2024. They used this combined dataset to develop Risk Index Scores, which highlight current trends in traffic safety.

Among their key findings was the notable disparity in fatality rates between genders. Male drivers had a fatality rate of 5.73 per 100,000 people in 2024, nearly four times greater than the 1.51 rate recorded for female drivers.

These figures underscore ongoing concerns about the risks associated with younger male drivers on roads in New York and nationally, contributing to discussions about targeted safety measures and policy interventions aimed at reducing crash rates and fatalities in this demographic.