Source: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control — Content from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (public domain).
Highlights
* Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the US.
* Deaths from crashes in 2023 resulted in over $457 billion in total costs—including medical costs and cost estimates for lives lost.
* You can take steps to stay safe on the road.
Overview Motor vehicle crashes are a public health concern both in the United States and abroad. In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death, and kill over 120 people every day. However, motor vehicle crash injuries and deaths are preventable. There are proven strategies that can help prevent these injuries and deaths. Whether you are a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian, you can take steps to stay safe on the road. Fast facts 44,000 In 2023, more than 44,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the United States. That is more than 120 people killed in crashes every day. 2.8 Million There were over 2.8 million emergency department visits for injuries from motor vehicle crashes in 2023. $457 Billion Deaths from crashes in 2023 resulted in over $457 billion in total costs—including medical costs and cost estimates for lives lost. Motor vehicle fatal injury trends chart View Larger
Motor vehicle fatal injury data Timely data can help prevention efforts. This chart shows the number of motor vehicle deaths by month and year, including the most recent provisional data available. You can access the full interactive chart by the link below. View motor vehicle fatal injury trends Topics Explore CDC’s transportation safety topics. 
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