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Fatal Traffic Crashes in the U.S.

39,254 people died in 36,297 crashes on U.S. roads in 2024, down 4.3% from 2023.

Deaths in 2024
39,254
-4.3% vs 2023
Fatal crashes
36,297
Pedestrians killed
7,080
1,103 cyclists
Alcohol involved
25%
8,990 crashes

Traffic deaths by state, 2024

Darker states had more deaths. Pick a state to see its counties.

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Traffic deaths by year

United States, all fatal crashes

Traffic deaths by year
201032999
201132479
201233782
201332893
201432744
201535484
201637806
201737473
201836835
201936355
202039007
202143230
202242721
202341025
202439254

All states, 2024

Sorted by traffic deaths

StateDeathsCrashesvs 2023Per 100k
Texas4,1603,774-3.1%13.8
California3,8763,583-7.0%9.9
Florida3,1382,931-7.0%14.0
North Carolina1,6191,509+2.7%15.1
Georgia1,4031,312-12.9%12.8
Arizona1,2291,118-6.0%16.7
Tennessee1,1971,093-9.5%16.9
Illinois1,1771,085-5.2%9.3
Ohio1,1571,077-6.8%9.8
Pennsylvania1,1271,060-6.9%8.7
New York1,1011,036-1.4%5.5
Michigan1,0981,011+0.2%10.9
South Carolina1,038948-0.9%19.6
Alabama962895-1.2%18.9
Missouri955882-3.6%15.4
Virginia917867+0.3%10.5
Indiana832785-8.0%12.1
Mississippi753678+2.7%25.6
Louisiana752705-7.3%16.3
Washington730674-9.8%9.3
Kentucky707663-13.1%15.6
Colorado689642-4.3%11.8
New Jersey670638+10.7%7.2
Oklahoma645594-9.3%16.0
Arkansas603547+1.2%19.8
Wisconsin595529+1.5%10.1
Maryland578552-6.9%9.3
Oregon538491-8.3%12.6
Minnesota477431+18.7%8.3
Nevada417378+2.7%13.1
New Mexico409378-7.0%19.3
Massachusetts363349+6.1%5.2
Iowa356324-6.1%11.1
Kansas339314-12.4%11.5
Connecticut310285+0.6%8.6
Utah277251-1.1%8.2
West Virginia256238-1.5%14.4
Nebraska251223+10.6%12.7
Idaho238219-13.5%12.3
Montana206193-1.0%18.4
Maine177167+31.1%12.8
South Dakota146134+4.3%16.1
New Hampshire133120+4.7%9.5
Delaware126121-6.7%12.3
Wyoming107102-25.7%18.4
Hawaii10297+9.7%7.1
North Dakota9084-15.1%11.5
Alaska7063+14.8%9.5
Vermont5953-14.5%9.1
Rhode Island5248-26.8%4.7
District of Columbia4746+6.8%6.9

Time of day

Fatal crashes in the U.S., all years

  • Midnight to 4 AM73,686
  • 4 AM to 8 AM63,683
  • 8 AM to noon61,444
  • Noon to 4 PM89,972
  • 4 PM to 8 PM111,814
  • 8 PM to midnight105,525

What was hit first

Fatal crashes in the U.S., all years

  • Motor Vehicle In-Transport140,273
  • Pedestrian61,440
  • Rollover/Overturn27,004
  • Tree24,677
  • Curb11,717
  • Ditch9,439
  • Pedalcyclist9,383

Frequently asked questions

How many people died in car crashes in 2024?
39,254 people died in 36,297 fatal crashes on U.S. roads in 2024, including 7,080 pedestrians, 1,103 cyclists and 6,225 motorcyclists.
Which state has the most traffic deaths?
Texas had the most traffic deaths in 2024 with 4,160, followed by California (3,876) and Florida (3,138). By population, Mississippi had the highest rate at 25.6 deaths per 100,000 people.
How many fatal crashes involve alcohol?
In 2024, police reported a drinking driver in 8,990 of 36,297 fatal crashes (25%). Speeding was a factor in 10,203 (28%).
What is FARS?
The Fatality Analysis Reporting System is NHTSA's census of fatal motor vehicle crashes. It includes every crash on a public road in the 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico in which someone died within 30 days.

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) · Covers 2010-2024