The average for 2019 based on 180 countries was 17.05 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.

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.

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.

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.

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;

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/].

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.

United Arab Emirates AE: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data was reported at 9.800 Number in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.700 Number for 2010. United Arab Emirates AE: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 10.750 Number from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.600 Number in 2005 and a record low of 9.600 Number in 2000. United Arab Emirates AE: 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 United Arab Emirates – Table AE.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;

Macedonia MK: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data was reported at 8.100 Number in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.600 Number for 2010. Macedonia MK: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 7.700 Number from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.100 Number in 2015 and a record low of 6.800 Number in 2005. Macedonia MK: 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 Macedonia – Table MK.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;

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/].

In 2022, around ** people per * million inhabitants died as a result of road accidents in Chile. New Zealand, with around seven fatalities per * million inhabitants, was second in the ranking.

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.

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.

The number of road traffic fatalities per one million inhabitants in the United States was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 18.5 deaths (+13.81 percent). After the tenth consecutive increasing year, the number is estimated to reach 152.46 deaths and therefore a new peak in 2029. Depicted here are the estimated number of deaths which occured in relation to road traffic. They are set in relation to the population size and depicted as deaths per 100,000 inhabitants.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to 150 countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the number of road traffic fatalities per one million inhabitants in countries like Mexico and Canada.

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.

Kenya KE: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data was reported at 30.500 Number in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.000 Number for 2010. Kenya KE: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 29.000 Number from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.500 Number in 2015 and a record low of 28.900 Number in 2005. Kenya KE: 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 Kenya – Table KE.World Bank.WDI: 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;

Spain ES: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data was reported at 3.600 Number in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.400 Number for 2010. Spain ES: Mortality Caused by Road Traffic Injury: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 8.050 Number from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.600 Number in 2000 and a record low of 3.600 Number in 2015. Spain ES: 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 Spain – Table ES.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;

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.

Romania: Traffic accident deaths per 100,000 people: The latest value from 2019 is 10.3 deaths per 100,000 people, an increase 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 Romania from 2000 to 2019 is 11.77 deaths per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 9.7 deaths per 100,000 people, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 15.5 deaths per 100,000 people was recorded in 2008.