#SafeDriveSummer: Pledge to Drive Safely this Summer

#SafeDriveSummer is our campaign to inspire Michigan drivers to drive safely this summer – and every summer. The 100 Deadliest Days for drivers of all ages – but especially teenagers – is the period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It accounts for approximately 30% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Michigan for the entire year. If we educate and work together, we can save lives.

To be a part of #SafeDriveSummer, we invite drivers like you to take the pledge to drive safely this summer at the bottom of this page. This includes eliminating all distractions and keeping your full attention on the road. Our hope is to get people of all ages to recognize the importance of practicing safe driving and encourage their friends and family to do the same. This will make the roads safer for everyone.

The goal of Michigan Auto Law’s #SafeDriveSummer campaign is to raise awareness about the most dangerous time of year to drive in Michigan. Our hope is that together we can prevent car accidents and save lives. Michigan traffic fatalities have been on the rise in recent years, and the 100-day period between Memorial Day and Labor Day has consistently proven to be especially deadly for drivers.

#SafeDriveSummer gives Michigan residents who have taken our pledge the opportunity to win a Visa gift card of $250. Two winners will be selected in September 2025. Michigan Auto Law will also be donating $500 to The Kiefer Foundation, an organization that sets out to end distracted driving in memory of Mitchel Kiefer, a victim of distracted driving. 

For extra entries to our Visa Gift Card drawing, you can do the following:

1. Like us on Facebook at MichiganAutoLaw
2. Follow us on Instagram at @_autolaw
3. Share our campaign posts on social media
4. Refer friends to take the pledge using a shareable link
5. Upload a #SafeDriveSummer framed image and tag Michigan Auto Law on social media

Entrants must be at least 14 years old.

Below are statistics about the dangers that teen drivers in Michigan face during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day:

• In Michigan, on average, 63 teen drivers are involved in fatal crashes every year, with 23 occurring during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer, according to AAA.
• These crashes result in an average of 68 total deaths per year, with 25 occurring during the 100 Deadliest Days (AAA)
• 35.5% of fatal crashes involving drivers 15-20 years of age in Michigan in 2023 occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• 32% of fatal crashes involving drivers 15-20 years of age in Michigan in 2022 occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts) 
• 35.1% of fatal crashes involving drivers 15-20 years of age in Michigan in 2021 occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• 40.3% of fatal crashes involving drivers 15-20 years of age in Michigan in 2020 occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• 31.5% of fatal crashes involving drivers 15-20 years of age in Michigan in 2019 occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)

The 100 Deadliest Days of summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day are dangerous for all drivers in Michigan – young and old, new and experienced.

Here are statistics for fatal motor vehicle accidents involving drivers of all ages in Michigan:

• In 2023, 34.8% of fatal crashes involving drivers of all ages in Michigan occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• In 2022, 32.9% of fatal crashes involving drivers of all ages in Michigan occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• In 2021, 31.3% of fatal crashes involving drivers of all ages in Michigan occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• In 2020, 40.6% of fatal crashes involving drivers of all ages in Michigan occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
• In 2019, 30.4% of fatal crashes involving drivers of all ages in Michigan in 2019 occurred during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)

Our #SafeDriveSummer tips to keep you and the family safe include: 

1. Do not drive while you are distracted and do not engage in distracted driving
2. Do not drive after you have been drinking and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs
3. Do not drive if you are drowsy, sleepy, tired, or insufficiently rested
4. Do not speed and always drive the speed limit
5. Always, always, always wear your seat belt whether you are a driver, front seat passenger or rear-seat passenger

All of these dangerous driving behaviors can significantly increase your chances of being involved in an otherwise preventable car accident.

Here is information about the risks involved with these dangerous – and potentially deadly – driving behaviors:

1. Texting drivers are 23 times more likely to crash. (Virginia Tech Transportation Institute)
2. Drivers are 12 times more likely to crash if they are dialing a handheld cell phone while driving. (Virginia Tech Transportation Institute)
3. “Driving while talking on cell phones – handheld and hands-free – increases risk of injury and property damage crashes fourfold.” (National Safety Council)
4. “Distraction plays a role in nearly six out of ten teen crashes.” (AAA)
5. Drivers with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05 to 0.079 are 7 times more likely to be in a fatal crash and 6 to 17 times more likely to be killed than sober drivers. (MADD, Studies on the Effectiveness of .05 BAC)
6. “Drowsy driving is as dangerous as drunk driving, and teens have the highest risk.” (AAA)
7. “Excessive speed” was a factor in 19.2% of all car accident fatalities in Michigan in 2023. (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, 2023, Fact Sheets, “Speeding”) “Speeding is a factor in nearly 30 percent of fatal crashes involving teen drivers.” (AAA) 
8. Wear seat belts – NHTSA data shows wearing a safety belt can significantly reduce the risk of death by 45% (car) to 60% (light truck, pickup or SUV) or injury by 50% (car) to 65% (light truck, pickup or SUV).

If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident in Michigan this summer, call Michigan Auto Law now 800-968-1001 for a free consultation with an experienced car accident lawyer near you. There is no cost or obligation. You can also visit our contact page or use the chat feature on our website.

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Take the #SafeDriveSummer Pledge

Complete the online form below to take the pledge, including all required fields. Once you submit your information, an automatic receipt message will be sent to your email address.

The Pledge To Drive Safely This Summer:

“I pledge to drive smart, stay alert, and keep my summer safe.

No texting. No speeding. No distractions.
Just safe drives!

This summer, I’m all in for driving safely.”

#SafeDriveSummer