SAFE SUMMER SEASON

Shout out to all our members who took action in this road-safety movement this past summer, powered by YOU and your crew!

#Safety & Wellbeing

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Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S., and during summer’s “100 Deadliest Days,” the risk goes up by 20%.

Summer = good vibes, late-night drives, and road trips.

But it’s also the most dangerous time to be on the road.

Here’s the deal: Distractions can be deadly! In 2023, 3,275 people were killed in distraction-related crashes, and 5% of drivers in fatal crashes were reported distracted. And in that same year, 59% of teen passenger deaths (ages 13–19) happened in vehicles driven by another teen. Car crashes kill more teens than anything else—and it gets worse in summer.

Here’s what YOU did about it:

YOU TURNED YOUR PASSION FOR ROAD SAFETY INTO REAL ACTION

Thank you for helping to spread the word to keep you and your crew - friends, fam, and followers - safe on the roads this past summer!

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The Safe Summer Crew

+17,000

You kept yourself, your crew, and all those you care for safe on the road by downloading and sharing over 17,000 Safe Summer Driving Kits.

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#100for100

+530

You showcased your commitment to road safety by taking the Safe Summer Driving Challenge, and recorded and shared over 530 road-safety PSA's with your peers.

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Safe Summer Movement

+2,700

Over 2,700 DoSomething members like you shared road-safety tips with other young drivers! Whether a driver or a passenger, YOU were all the reason your crew stayed safe this past summer.

SAFE SUMMER SEASON EVENTS

Hundreds of young people joined us for a Safe Summer Season of fun, road safety activations, and events.

Thank you to all the incredible young people and volunteers who took part in our interactive distracted‑driving activations, recorded their own road-safety PSA's at our pledge stations, and snapped some sweet selfies in our photobooth's.

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I will serve as an advocate for driving safety by maintaining it in my personal life, and reminding my peers of the importance of avoiding unnecessary risk.”

Stephen, 20

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I am committed to being fully present when I drive, ensuring l'm focused and doing my part to keep the roads safe. I believe that small choices, like staying offline, can make a big difference in preventing accidents and saving lives.”

Emily, 20

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I want to ensure I am doing my part in making the road safe to drive on. Especially since I'm a younger driver, it is important that I pay attention to the road and not get distracted by my phone.”

Jeremy, 18

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There have been times where I've gotten into a taxi or Uber with others who chose not to wear their seatbelts. It's something so small that can truly have a life saving impact.”

Isabel, 25

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