Fatal crashes by topic
Ten ways to compare every state: who died, what was recorded, and when it happened. Each page ranks all 50 states and DC.
The ten topics, 2024
| Topic | What is counted | US, 2024 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drunk driving deaths by state | fatal crashes with a drinking driver | 8,990 | 25% |
| Speeding deaths by state | fatal crashes with speeding recorded | 10,203 | 28% |
| Seat belt use in fatal crashes 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 deaths by state | motorcyclists killed | 6,227 | 16% |
| Cyclist deaths by state | cyclists killed | 1,103 | 2.8% |
| Hit-and-run deaths 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% |
| Deadliest hour and weekday by state | the hour and weekday with the most fatal crashes | ||
| Deadliest month by state | the month with the most fatal crashes |