Accident Facts
Here are some facts about traffic accidents in the US, with links to different resources:
In 2022, there were over 5.9 million traffic crashes in the United States, resulting in 42,514 deaths and 2,382,771 injuries. The total cost of these crashes was over $470 billion. Download the full report from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
In 2023, there were an estimated 40,990 roadway deaths, a 3.6% decrease from 2022. This marked one of the biggest decreases in roadway fatalities in over a decade, following the biggest increase in roadway deaths since 2005 which occurred in 2021. The government attributes some of the reduction due to the implementation of the Safe Systems Approach. View the full report from the Department of Transportation.
In the first half of 2024, there were an estimated 18,720 traffic fatalities, a 3.2% decrease from the same period in 2023. View the full report from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
Motor Vehicle Crash Injury Statistics
In 2022, there were over 2.6 million emergency department visits for injuries from motor vehicle crashes.
View the full report from the Centers for Disease Control.
In 2022, the total motor-vehicle injury costs were estimated at $481.2 billion. View the full report from the National Safety Council.
Motor Vehicle Crash Causes
Human error is the leading factor in most motor vehicle accidents. Factors such as distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving, and fatigue contribute significantly to the majority of crashes on the road. View the blog post from DiLoreto, Cosentino & Bolinger P.C..
Decision errors, such as driving too fast or aggressively, account for about 34% of traffic accidents that are attributed to the driver. View the full report from the National Highway Transportation Administration.
Performance errors, such as improper directional control or overcompensation, account for about 10% of traffic accidents that are attributed to the driver. View the full report from the National Highway Transportation Administration.
MEET THE AUTHOR, RICK
Rick Silverman is the CEO of SR22 OHIO and has spent the last 40 years helping tens of thousands of Ohio drivers reinstate their licenses with fast, affordable SR22 Bonds. His dedication to excellent service has earned SR22 OHIO a strong reputation for reliability and trust.
Rick graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a degree in Psychology. He lives in Northeast Ohio with his wife, Laurie, their dog, Ryder, and their cats, Beau and Rusty. Outside of work, he enjoys music, photography, stunt kite flying on the beach, and relaxing on Lake Erie.