The 100 DEADLIEST DAYS FOR TEEN DRIVERS

Our Vision

All North Carolinians getting where they are going safely.

While North Carolina has a dynamic community of issue-specific transportation safety advocates, what was missing was one organization with expertise in conducting high-impact public communications efforts, providing effective grassroots and grasstops citizen engagement, and serving to champion public policies that promote better behaviors to combat perils to safety across all forms and manner of transportation.

The North Carolina Alliance for Safe Transportation (NCAST) was created to be that organization, with one goal in mind: reduce the number of transportation-related crashes, injuries and fatalities in North Carolina.

Our Mission

To drive behaviors that promote and encourage safe use of North Carolina’s transportation network.

A major focus of NCAST is promoting awareness of safety issues specific to younger motorists.

Teen drivers are especially at risk on the roads, with vehicle crashes the leading cause of death in America among those under 21.

The inexperience and impulsiveness of teen drivers is a significant reason for their high crash rates, making important the safety features of the vehicles they drive as well as getting plenty of supervised driving practice.

News & Initiatives

Congratulations to our 2025 Sweethearts of Safety Award winners!

Our second annual Sweethearts of Safety Awards Luncheon in Raleigh honored exceptional leaders who have dedicated their time to making travel in North Carolina safer for everyone.

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Hispanic Outreach

NCAST, in partnership with GHSP, has launched a Hispanic community-focused traffic safety awareness campaign across North Carolina. Click below to see the total campaign of print ads and radio commercials!

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Funding for Wildlife Crossings

Wildlife crashes cost over $10 billion and kill over 200 people in the U.S. every year. Wildlife crossings are a cost-effective solution that helps animals cross roads safely
and protects drivers from collisions.

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JUNE SPOTLIGHT:

SUMMER IS THE DEADLIEST 100 DAYS FOR TEEN DRIVERS.

Across the United States, over 7,000 people died in teen-related crashes from 2010–2019 during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Teen drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes due to lack of experience behind the wheel and driver distractions – especially if their friends are in the car. NCAST is encouraging teens to take the Be Safe Pledge – to avoid distractions while driving, to learn and obey all traffic laws, and to urge your friends do the same.

Don't Clown Around.

Whether you’re driving alone or with friends, use common sense and avoid scary behavior. Texting and emailing while driving is illegal, and playing games, browsing the internet or social media while driving is dangerously distracting. Don’t drive if drowsy, and NEVER get behind the wheel if you’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

If you’re riding with a fellow teen who’s driving, avoid distracting them and encourage other passengers to do the same. Click below for tips, take the Be Safe Pledge– and be entered to win an Amazon Gift Card!

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LINKS & RESOURCES

This section provides teens and their parents/guardians with driving safety information from trusted sources.