Fatal crashes by topic
12 ways to compare every state: who died, what was recorded, and when it happened. Each page ranks all 50 states and DC.
What each fatal crash topic ranks, 2024
| Topic | What is counted | US, 2024 | Share or rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drunk driving deaths by state | deaths in crashes with a driver at .08 blood alcohol or more | 11,904 | 30% |
| Speeding deaths by state | fatal crashes with speeding recorded | 10,203 | 28% |
| Seat belt use by state | occupants killed who were not wearing a seat belt (of those whose belt use is known) | 9,768 | 49% |
| Pedestrian deaths by state | pedestrians killed | 7,080 | 18% |
| Motorcycle accident statistics by state | motorcyclists killed | 6,227 | 16% |
| Bicycle deaths by state | bicyclists killed | 1,103 | 2.8% |
| Hit-and-run statistics by state | fatal crashes involving a hit-and-run | 2,693 | 7.4% |
| Fatal crashes in the dark by state | fatal crashes on unlit roads in the dark | 9,623 | 27% |
| Most dangerous time to drive by state | the hour and weekday with the most fatal crashes | Not a count | Not a share |
| Fatal car accidents by month | the month with the most fatal crashes | Not a count | Not a share |
| Car accident rate by state | road deaths per 100,000 residents and per 100 million vehicle-miles | 39,254 | 11.5 per 100K |
| Distracted driving statistics by state | fatal crashes with a driver recorded as distracted | 2,954 | 8.1% |
Fatal car accidents on holidays, 2015 to 2024
Every date of the year, every weekday and every holiday on one page: the most dangerous days to drive.
| Day | Years | Road deaths, latest year | Road deaths (total) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween fatal car accidents | 2015 to 2024 | 119 | 1,163 |
| Thanksgiving fatal car accidents | 2015 to 2024 | 507 | 5,457 |
| Christmas fatal car accidents | 2015 to 2024 | 288 | 2,944 |
| New Year's Eve fatal car accidents | 2015 to 2023 | 138 | 1,342 |
| Holiday season fatal car accidents | 2015 to 2023 | 1,048 | 9,197 |
| Fourth of July fatal car accidents | 2015 to 2024 | 144 | 1,407 |
| Memorial Day fatal car accidents | 2015 to 2024 | 404 | 3,974 |
| Labor Day fatal car accidents | 2015 to 2024 | 430 | 4,104 |
| Super Bowl Sunday fatal car accidents | 2015 to 2024 | 95 | 1,022 |