Fatal crashes in the United States in 2024
In 2024, 39,254 people died in 36,297 fatal crashes on US roads, 4.3% fewer than in 2023. That is about 107 deaths a day, and 11.5 deaths per 100,000 residents.
2023 · All states today. 2024 is the latest year NHTSA has published.
US road deaths since 1975, with 2024 marked
Deaths within 30 days of a crash on a public road, as NHTSA counts them.
Road deaths by state in 2024
Texas, California and Florida together had 28% of the deaths. Deaths rose in 18 states and fell in 33 on the year before; the largest change was in Maine, 31% up.
| State | Deaths, 2024 | Fatal crashes | Change on 2023 | Per 100,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 4,160 | 3,774 | -3.1% | 13.3 |
| 2 | California | 3,876 | 3,583 | -7.0% | 9.8 |
| 3 | Florida | 3,138 | 2,931 | -7.0% | 13.4 |
| 4 | North Carolina | 1,619 | 1,509 | 2.7% | 14.7 |
| 5 | Georgia | 1,403 | 1,312 | -12.9% | 12.5 |
| 6 | Arizona | 1,229 | 1,118 | -6.0% | 16.2 |
| 7 | Tennessee | 1,197 | 1,093 | -9.5% | 16.6 |
| 8 | Illinois | 1,177 | 1,085 | -5.2% | 9.3 |
| 9 | Ohio | 1,157 | 1,077 | -6.8% | 9.7 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 1,127 | 1,060 | -6.9% | 8.6 |
| 11 | New York | 1,101 | 1,036 | -1.4% | 5.5 |
| 12 | Michigan | 1,098 | 1,011 | 0.2% | 10.8 |
| 13 | South Carolina | 1,038 | 948 | -0.9% | 18.9 |
| 14 | Alabama | 962 | 895 | -1.2% | 18.7 |
| 15 | Missouri | 955 | 882 | -3.6% | 15.3 |
| 16 | Virginia | 917 | 867 | 0.3% | 10.4 |
| 17 | Indiana | 832 | 785 | -8.0% | 12.0 |
| 18 | Mississippi | 753 | 678 | 2.7% | 25.6 |
| 19 | Louisiana | 752 | 705 | -7.3% | 16.4 |
| 20 | Washington | 730 | 674 | -9.8% | 9.2 |
| 21 | Kentucky | 707 | 663 | -13.1% | 15.4 |
| 22 | Colorado | 689 | 642 | -4.3% | 11.6 |
| 23 | New Jersey | 670 | 638 | 10.7% | 7.1 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | 645 | 594 | -9.3% | 15.7 |
| 25 | Arkansas | 603 | 547 | 1.2% | 19.5 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | 595 | 529 | 1.5% | 10.0 |
| 27 | Maryland | 578 | 552 | -6.9% | 9.2 |
| 28 | Oregon | 538 | 491 | -8.3% | 12.6 |
| 29 | Minnesota | 477 | 431 | 18.7% | 8.2 |
| 30 | Nevada | 417 | 378 | 2.7% | 12.8 |
| 31 | New Mexico | 409 | 378 | -7.0% | 19.2 |
| 32 | Massachusetts | 363 | 349 | 6.1% | 5.1 |
| 33 | Iowa | 356 | 324 | -6.1% | 11.0 |
| 34 | Kansas | 339 | 314 | -12.4% | 11.4 |
| 35 | Connecticut | 310 | 285 | 0.6% | 8.4 |
| 36 | Utah | 277 | 251 | -1.1% | 7.9 |
| 37 | West Virginia | 256 | 238 | -1.5% | 14.5 |
| 38 | Nebraska | 251 | 223 | 10.6% | 12.5 |
| 39 | Idaho | 238 | 219 | -13.5% | 11.9 |
| 40 | Montana | 206 | 193 | -1.0% | 18.1 |
| 41 | Maine | 177 | 167 | 31.1% | 12.6 |
| 42 | South Dakota | 146 | 134 | 4.3% | 15.8 |
| 43 | New Hampshire | 133 | 120 | 4.7% | 9.4 |
| 44 | Delaware | 126 | 121 | -6.7% | 12.0 |
| 45 | Wyoming | 107 | 102 | -25.7% | 18.2 |
| 46 | Hawaii | 102 | 97 | 9.7% | 7.1 |
| 47 | North Dakota | 90 | 84 | -15.1% | 11.3 |
| 48 | Alaska | 70 | 63 | 14.8% | 9.5 |
| 49 | Vermont | 59 | 53 | -14.5% | 9.1 |
| 50 | Rhode Island | 52 | 48 | -26.8% | 4.7 |
| 51 | District of Columbia | 47 | 46 | 6.8% | 6.7 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Who died and how in 2024
Vehicle occupants were 62% of the 39,254 people killed on US roads in 2024; pedestrians 18% (7,080), motorcyclists 16% (6,227), cyclists 2.8% (1,103).
| Road user | Deaths | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle occupants | 24,474 | 62% |
| Pedestrians | 7,080 | 18% |
| Motorcyclists | 6,227 | 16% |
| Cyclists | 1,103 | 2.8% |
| Others | 370 | 0.9% |
25% of fatal crashes involved a drinking driver, 28% speeding, 7.4% a hit-and-run; 49% of passenger-vehicle occupants killed with belt use known were unbelted; 40% of fatal crashes were on rural roads and 27% in the dark on unlit roads.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
When fatal crashes happened in 2024
The heaviest slot is Saturday, 8 pm to midnight, with 1,618 fatal crashes from 2024 to 2024. The worst hour is 8 pm to 9 pm; the worst month is October.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3.8 percent, 1,363 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 644 fatal crashes | 1.5 percent, 530 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 866 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 1,065 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 1,084 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 1.6 percent, 594 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 686 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 646 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 861 fatal crashes | 3.0 percent, 1,075 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 873 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 1.2 percent, 445 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 620 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 576 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 865 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 1,038 fatal crashes | 2.7 percent, 970 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 1.2 percent, 437 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 627 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 657 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 903 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 1,132 fatal crashes | 2.7 percent, 972 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 1.5 percent, 534 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 677 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 587 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 889 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 1,115 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 995 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 1.7 percent, 628 fatal crashes | 1.9 percent, 680 fatal crashes | 1.8 percent, 650 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 913 fatal crashes | 3.5 percent, 1,258 fatal crashes | 4.0 percent, 1,425 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 3.3 percent, 1,200 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 593 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 614 fatal crashes | 2.6 percent, 947 fatal crashes | 3.3 percent, 1,192 fatal crashes | 4.5 percent, 1,618 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan7.0%
- Feb6.9%
- Mar8.0%
- Apr8.1%
- May8.8%
- Jun8.8%
- Jul8.5%
- Aug9.2%
- Sep9.0%
- Oct9.3%
- Nov8.5%
- Dec8.0%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Questions about fatal crashes in the United States in 2024
- How many people died in car accidents in the United States in 2024?
- 39,254 people died in 36,297 fatal crashes on US public roads in 2024, 4.3% fewer than in 2023. That is about 107 deaths a day. 11.5 deaths per 100,000 residents.
- Which state had the most road deaths in 2024?
- Texas, with 4,160 deaths in 3,774 fatal crashes. California was second with 3,876 and Florida third with 3,138.
- How many fatal crashes involved a drinking driver in 2024?
- 8,990 of 36,297 fatal crashes in 2024, 25%, involved a driver NHTSA recorded as drinking. 10,203 (28%) involved speeding.
- Is 2024 the latest year available?
- Yes. 2024 is the latest year NHTSA has published; the 2024 figures are from the Annual Report File and may be revised when NHTSA releases the final file. The 2025 file is expected in spring 2027.
Where the 2024 numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System file for 2024 (2024 Annual Report File, the 2024 figures are from the Annual Report File and may be revised when NHTSA releases the final file.). Rates per 100,000 use Census Bureau population estimates. The full method.