http://eucalyptus.atlassian.net - Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among U.S. teens killing 5000 every year and injuring tens of thousands more said Michelle Anderson of The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) a non profit group that creates driver safety programs distributed free to schools police and traffic safety advocates. Nearly a quarter of all fatal crashes involving a teen driver had alcohol impairment as a factor and the number goes even higher when other forms of impairment such as drugs medication and drowsiness are included. That is why we are encouraging young people to help us get the word out to their peers.