About 228,200 Americans had a license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States in 2020. That year, an estimated 36,680 people died on U.S. roads. Traffic-related fatalities per 100,000 licensed drivers stood at 17.01 in 2020.

Road safety rankings
The United States has among the highest rates of road fatalities per population worldwide. Possible contributing factors to deaths on the road can include speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and driving while fatigued. Traffic fatalities caused by speeding in the United States have declined since 2008, with less than 10,000 deaths recorded annually over recent years.

Automation for the nation
94 percent of severe automobile crashes are due to human error — but driving safety is taken much more seriously today than in the past, with roughly 90 percent of U.S. drivers wearing their seatbelts while driving in 2020. Over recent years, car manufacturers and developers have striven to reduce car crashes even further with partially and fully automated safety features such as forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, rearview video systems, and automatic emergency braking. Self-driving vehicles are also set to take to the roads in the future, with car brands such as Toyota, Ford, and GM registering over 350 autonomous driving patents respectively in the United States.

The average for 2019 based on 20 countries was 16.39 deaths per 100,000 people. The highest value was in Dominican Republic: 64.6 deaths per 100,000 people and the lowest value was in Antigua and Barbuda: 0 deaths per 100,000 people. The indicator is available from 2000 to 2019. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Motor-vehicle deaths in the United States have decreased greatly since the 1970s and 1980s. In 2023, there were around **** deaths from motor vehicles per 100,000 population, compared to a rate of **** deaths per 100,000 in 1970. Laws requiring drivers and passengers to wear safety belts and advancements in safety technology in vehicles are major drivers for these reductions. Motor-vehicle accidents in the U.S. Americans spend a significant amount of time behind the wheel. Many cities lack convenient and reliable public transportation and, especially in rural areas, cars are a necessary means of transportation. In 2020, August was the month with the highest number of fatal crashes, followed by September and June. The deadliest time of day for fatal vehicle crashes is between * and * p.m., most likely due to the after-work rush hour and more people who are under the influence of alcohol. Drinking and driving among youth Drinking and driving remains a relevant problem across the United States and can be especially problematic among younger people. In 2023, around *** percent of those aged 21 to 25 years in the United States reported driving under the influence of alcohol in the preceding year. Furthermore, around ***** percent of those aged 16 to 20 drove after drinking within the past year.

The graph displays the number of car accident fatalities by type in the United States from 2010 to 2022. The x-axis represents the years, labeled from '10 to '22, while the y-axis indicates the number of fatalities. Each year includes data points for four categories: Passenger Vehicle, Pedestrian, Two-Wheeled Vehicle, and Large Truck fatalities. Passenger Vehicle fatalities range from a low of 21,076 in 2014 to a high of 26,650 in 2021. Pedestrian fatalities increase from 4,300 in 2010 to a peak of 7,467 in 2022. Two-Wheeled Vehicle fatalities vary between 5,022 in 2014 and 7,287 in 2022. Large Truck fatalities are the lowest among the categories, ranging from 346 in 2010 to 533 in 2022. The data reveals an overall upward trend in fatalities across all categories, particularly notable in the years 2021 and 2022.

Between two and three million people are injured in motor vehicle crashes on U.S. roads every year. In 2019, the injury rate per 100,000 population stood at 835, slightly above the previous year's level.

Germany DE: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data was reported at 3.800 Number in 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.100 Number for 2018. Germany DE: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 5.300 Number from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2019, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.600 Number in 2000 and a record low of 3.800 Number in 2019. Germany DE: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Mortality caused by road traffic injury is estimated road traffic fatal injury deaths per 100,000 population.;World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).;Weighted average;This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.6.1 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

Argentina: Traffic accident deaths per 100,000 people: The latest value from 2019 is 14.1 deaths per 100,000 people, an increase from 13.6 deaths per 100,000 people in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 17.05 deaths per 100,000 people, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Argentina from 2000 to 2019 is 12.85 deaths per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 9.4 deaths per 100,000 people, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 14.8 deaths per 100,000 people was recorded in 2008.

South Korea: Traffic accident deaths per 100,000 people: The latest value from 2019 is 8.6 deaths per 100,000 people, unchanged from 8.6 deaths per 100,000 people in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 17.05 deaths per 100,000 people, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 2000 to 2019 is 14.34 deaths per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 8.6 deaths per 100,000 people, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 25.6 deaths per 100,000 people was recorded in 2000.

The number of road traffic accident fatalities in Australia was at *** deaths per 100,000 inhabitants in 2019. Since 1990 the number of road traffic deaths has been declining with 2018 having the lowest road toll per capita in this time series.

Romania RO: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data was reported at 8.900 Number in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.800 Number for 2010. Romania RO: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 11.550 Number from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.900 Number in 2005 and a record low of 8.900 Number in 2015. Romania RO: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Romania – Table RO.World Bank: Health Statistics. Mortality caused by road traffic injury is estimated road traffic fatal injury deaths per 100,000 population.; ; World Health Organization, Global Status Report on Road Safety.; Weighted average;

Australia: Traffic accident deaths per 100,000 people: The latest value from 2019 is 4.9 deaths per 100,000 people, an increase from 4.8 deaths per 100,000 people in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 17.05 deaths per 100,000 people, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 2000 to 2019 is 6.9 deaths per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 4.8 deaths per 100,000 people, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 9.9 deaths per 100,000 people was recorded in 2000.

Sweden: Traffic accident deaths per 100,000 people: The latest value from 2019 is 3.1 deaths per 100,000 people, a decline from 3.6 deaths per 100,000 people in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 17.05 deaths per 100,000 people, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Sweden from 2000 to 2019 is 4.42 deaths per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 2.7 deaths per 100,000 people, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 7 deaths per 100,000 people was recorded in 2001.

The number of deaths within 30 days of road traffic accidents per 100,000 motor vehicles

Trinidad and Tobago: Traffic accident deaths per 100,000 people: The latest value from 2019 is 9.3 deaths per 100,000 people, a decline from 10.2 deaths per 100,000 people in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 17.05 deaths per 100,000 people, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Trinidad and Tobago from 2000 to 2019 is 16.43 deaths per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 9.3 deaths per 100,000 people, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 24.8 deaths per 100,000 people was recorded in 2008.

Indicator 3.6.1The death rate due to road traffic injuries.Methodology:Road accident death rate per 100,000 population by region =(Total road traffic deaths in area X 100,000) / population in the regionNote:The area represents (traffic sections),The number of road traffic fatalities was calculated by collecting the number of fatalities from traffic accidents in Qatar monthly statistics for each year.Data Source:Ministry of Public Health and National Planning Council Calculation.

Ireland: Traffic accident deaths per 100,000 people: The latest value from 2019 is 3.1 deaths per 100,000 people, an increase from 3 deaths per 100,000 people in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 17.05 deaths per 100,000 people, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 2000 to 2019 is 6.42 deaths per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 3 deaths per 100,000 people, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 11.4 deaths per 100,000 people was recorded in 2000.

Bahamas BS: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data was reported at 7.700 Number in 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.200 Number for 2018. Bahamas BS: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 13.600 Number from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2019, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.600 Number in 2000 and a record low of 7.700 Number in 2019. Bahamas BS: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bahamas – Table BS.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Mortality caused by road traffic injury is estimated road traffic fatal injury deaths per 100,000 population.;World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).;Weighted average;This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.6.1 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

This trend chart shows the alcohol related motor vehicle injuries and deaths per 100,000 for New York State. New York State Community Health Indicator Reports (CHIRS) were developed in 2012, and are updated annually to consolidate and improve data linkages for the health indicators included in the County Health Assessment Indicators (CHAI) for all communities in New York. The CHIRS trend data table presents data for close to 300 health indicators and are provided for all 62 counties, for New York State, for New York City, and Rest of State. . For more information: check out: http://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/chac/indicators/. The "About" tab contains additional details concerning this dataset.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To estimate the potential years of life lost by road traffic injuries three years after the beginning of the Decade of Action for Traffic Safety. METHODS We analyzed the data of the Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade (SIM – Mortality Information System) related to road traffic injuries, in 2013. We estimated the crude and standardized mortality rates for Brazil and geographic regions. We calculated, for the Country, the proportional mortality according to age groups, education level, race/skin color, and type or quality of the victim while user of the public highway. We estimated the potential years of life lost according to sex. RESULTS The mortality rate in 2013 was of 21.0 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants for the Country. The Midwest region presented the highest rate (29.9 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants). Most of the deaths by road traffic injuries took place with males (34.9 deaths per 100,000 males). More than half of the people who have died because of road traffic injuries were of black race/skin color, young adults (24.2%), individuals with low schooling (24.0%), and motorcyclists (28.5%). The mortality rate in the triennium 2011-2013 decreased 4.1%, but increased among motorcyclists. Across the Country, more than a million of potential years of life were lost, in 2013, because of road traffic injuries, especially in the age group of 20 to 29 years. CONCLUSIONS The impact of the high mortality rate is of over a million of potential years of life lost by road traffic injuries, especially among adults in productive age (early mortality), in only one year, representing extreme social cost arising from a cause of death that could be prevented. Despite the reduction of mortality by road traffic injuries from 2011 to 2013, the mortality rates increased among motorcyclists.