We examine the relationship between commuter college students’ mental health and their driver vehicle crashes. Poor mental health, depression, insomnia, and constrained activity are positively correlated with being in a crash while driving. Caring for an adult at home was also associated with being in a crash, while higher GPA was negatively associated. Colleges may find that providing accessible mental health services could reduce student crash risk. On-campus housing and transit passes should be prioritized for disadvantaged commuter student populations.
