6.10 million motor vehicle accidents occurred nationwide in 2021, according to NHTSA data

There were estimates of 39,030 people killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2023

1.19 million people die in car accidents annually worldwide—3,260 per day

On average, 328,000 drowsy driving crashes occur annually, and 6,400 are fatal, according to a report by AAA Foundation

On average, 8.15% of people are killed due to distracted driving

On average, distracted driving kills 3,186 people, according to the latest available data from 2019-2021

According to the NHTSA, drunk driving accidents are responsible for about 10,000 deaths every year, or about 13 of all traffic-related deaths

On average, 4,731 fatal crashes involved teen drivers (2012-2021)

In 2021, speeding accounted for 29% of all traffic fatalities, killing 12,330 people

Drunk-driving crashes kill 37 Americans per day, or one every 39 minutes

Driving is a daily reality for many, but it comes with risks. In 2021, a concerning 6.10 million motor vehicle accidents occurred nationwide (NHTSA data).

Sadly, an estimated 39,030 lives were lost in traffic crashes in 2023. Let me share with you the most important driving statistics that you need your attention to. 📊

10 Important Driving Statistics: Key Findings

6.10 million motor vehicle accidents occurred nationwide in 2021, according to NHTSA data.
There were estimates of 39,030 people killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2023.
1.19 million people die in car accidents annually worldwide—3,260 per day.
On average, 328,000 drowsy driving crashes occur annually, and 6,400 are fatal, according to a report by AAA Foundation.
On average, 8.15% of people are killed due to distracted driving.
On average, distracted driving kills 3,186 people, according to the latest available data from 2019-2021.
According to the NHTSA, drunk driving accidents are responsible for about 10,000 deaths every year, or about 1/3 of all traffic-related deaths.
On average, 4,731 fatal crashes involved teen drivers (2012-2021).
In 2021, speeding accounted for 29% of all traffic fatalities, killing 12,330 people.
Drunk-driving crashes kill 37 Americans per day, or one every 39 minutes.

Sources: (CrashStats NHTSA, NHTSAT 2023, WHO, National Safety Council, CarJunkya Analysis, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, CarJunkya Analysis (NHTSA), NHTSA, NHTSA Drunk Driving Report)