LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As National Teen Driver Safety Week gets underway, officials are raising concerns about a troubling trend in Kentucky — the state has reported one of the highest numbers of teenage driving fatalities in the nation for the fourth consecutive year.

According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, more than 48,000 crashes involving teen drivers have occurred in the past three years, leading to over 13,000 injuries and 210 deaths. Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for teenagers nationwide — three times higher than for other age groups.

AAA spokesperson Lori Weaver-Hawkins says Teen Driver Safety Week is a crucial opportunity for both teens and parents to focus on safe driving habits.

“It just gives us a reason to remind everyone — and

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