GITNUXREPORT 2026

Dangerous Driving Statistics

Speeding and distracted driving are leading causes of countless preventable traffic deaths worldwide.

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First published: Feb 13, 2026

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In 2022, US saw 42,514 traffic deaths, aggressive driving in 56% per IIHS.

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Road rage involved in 52% of US fatal crashes 2021.

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UK: 10% serious injuries from aggressive driving 2022.

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Tailgating causes 1.6 million US crashes yearly.

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Red-light running: 900 US deaths annually.

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Wrong-way driving: 400+ US fatalities 2021, often aggressive.

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California 2022: 500 aggressive driving deaths.

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Texas 2021: Road rage in 30% fatal crashes.

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Florida 2022: 400 aggressive fatalities.

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New York: 15% crashes aggressive 2022.

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Illinois 2021: 300 road rage incidents fatal.

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Ohio 2022: Tailgating 20% fatal crashes.

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Pennsylvania 2021: 25% serious crashes aggressive.

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Michigan 2022: 200 aggressive deaths.

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Georgia 2021: 250 road rage fatalities.

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North Carolina 2022: 300 aggressive driving deaths.

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Virginia 2021: 20% fatalities aggressive.

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Washington 2022: 150 road rage deaths.

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Oregon 2021: 18% fatal crashes aggressive.

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Colorado 2022: 120 aggressive fatalities.

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Arizona 2021: 200 road rage deaths.

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Nevada 2022: 22% crashes aggressive.

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Montana 2021: 28% fatal crashes aggressive.

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Running stop signs: 700 US deaths yearly.

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Lane changing unsafely: 300,000 injuries US.

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In 2022, 3,308 US deaths from distracted driving crashes, 8% of total fatalities.

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Cellphone use contributes to 1 in 4 crashes in the US, per AAA Foundation.

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UK 2022: 24 deaths and 943 serious injuries from mobile phone use while driving.

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Globally, distraction causes 10-30% of accidents, WHO estimate 260,000 deaths yearly.

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NHTSA 2021: 3,275 killed in distracted driving crashes.

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Australia: 20% crashes involve distraction, 100+ deaths 2021.

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EU: 260,000 injuries yearly from distraction.

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California 2022: 400 deaths from distracted driving.

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Texas 2021: 500+ distracted driving fatalities.

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Florida: 300 distracted deaths 2022.

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New York 2022: 15% fatal crashes distraction-involved.

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Illinois 2021: 250 distracted fatalities.

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Ohio: 200 deaths from distraction 2022.

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Pennsylvania 2021: 18% serious crashes distraction.

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Michigan: 150 distracted deaths 2022.

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Georgia 2021: 120 distraction fatalities.

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North Carolina: 180 distracted deaths 2022.

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Virginia 2021: 12% fatalities from distraction.

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Washington: 100 distracted fatalities 2022.

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Oregon 2021: 15% urban crashes distraction.

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Colorado: 80 distraction deaths 2022.

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Arizona 2021: 110 distracted fatalities.

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Nevada: 25% crashes involve cellphones 2022.

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Montana 2021: 10% fatal crashes distraction.

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Texting while driving increases crash risk by 23 times, per Carnegie Mellon study.

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Talking on phone multiplies risk by 4 times, NHTSA.

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2022 US total fatalities 42,795, per NHTSA preliminary.

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5 million non-fatal injuries from US crashes 2021.

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1.35 million global road deaths yearly, WHO.

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UK 2022: 1,711 road deaths, 27,205 serious injuries.

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Canada 2021: 2,381 fatalities.

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Australia 2021: 1,106 road deaths.

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EU 2022: 19,200 road fatalities.

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India 2021: 153,972 road accident deaths.

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Brazil 2022: 32,000 traffic deaths.

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South Africa 2022: 12,000+ road fatalities.

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In 2021, 42,915 total US traffic deaths, 13% DUI-related at 5,576.

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Alcohol-impaired driving fatalities: 32% of total US crash deaths in 2021.

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UK drink-driving: 280 deaths in 2022, 15% of road fatalities.

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WHO: 27% global road deaths from alcohol, 713,000 annually.

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Canada 2021: 15% fatalities alcohol-related, 500 deaths.

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Australia: 25% road deaths alcohol-involved, 300+ yearly.

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EU: 25% fatal crashes alcohol, 5,500 deaths yearly.

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California 2022: 1,043 DUI deaths.

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Texas 2021: 1,100+ alcohol fatalities.

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Florida 2022: 800 DUI-related deaths.

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New York 2022: 12% fatalities DUI.

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Illinois 2021: 350 alcohol deaths.

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Ohio 2022: 280 DUI fatalities.

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Pennsylvania 2021: 22% fatal crashes alcohol.

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Michigan 2022: 250 impaired deaths.

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Georgia 2021: 300 DUI deaths.

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North Carolina 2022: 400 alcohol fatalities.

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Virginia 2021: 18% fatalities impaired.

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Washington 2022: 200 DUI deaths.

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Oregon 2021: 15% fatal crashes DUI.

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Colorado 2022: 180 impaired fatalities.

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Arizona 2021: 250 DUI deaths.

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Nevada 2022: 20% fatalities alcohol.

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Montana 2021: 25% fatal crashes impaired.

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BAC over 0.08 in 67% of US DUI deaths 2021.

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Drugs involved in 24% impaired driving deaths US.

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Males account for 80% of DUI fatalities in US.

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In 2021, speeding was a factor in 29% of all fatal car crashes in the United States, resulting in 12,151 deaths.

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Globally, excessive speeding contributes to approximately 30% of all road traffic deaths, equating to over 400,000 fatalities annually according to WHO data.

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In the UK, 25% of fatal collisions on motorways in 2022 involved speeding drivers, with an average speed 15 mph over the limit.

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US data from 2020 shows that 9,478 people died in speeding-related crashes, a 17% increase from 2019.

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In Australia, speeding accounted for 26% of road fatalities in 2021, with 1,026 deaths linked to excessive or inappropriate speed.

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European Transport Safety Council reports that speeding is responsible for 30% of fatal accidents in EU countries, killing 4,700 people yearly.

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In California, 2022 speeding-related crashes caused 1,738 deaths, up 10% from previous year.

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NHTSA 2022 data: Speeding killed 12,151 people, highest since 2002, with young males aged 15-24 most affected.

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In India, speeding contributes to 70% of road accident deaths, over 150,000 annually per MoRTH reports.

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Canada 2021: Speeding involved in 21% of fatal collisions, 552 deaths.

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Brazil's speeding-related fatalities reached 15,000 in 2022, 28% of total road deaths.

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South Africa: Speeding causes 35% of fatal crashes, 6,000+ deaths yearly.

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Japan 2021: 20% of traffic deaths (1,200) due to speeding.

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Germany: Speeding in 25% of fatal accidents, 800 deaths in 2022.

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Florida 2022: 1,437 speeding deaths, 30% of total fatalities.

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Texas 2021: Speeding killed 1,378, highest in nation.

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New York speeding crashes: 28% fatal involvement in 2022.

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Illinois: 1,000+ speeding deaths in 2021.

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Ohio 2022: Speeding in 32% of fatal crashes.

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Pennsylvania: 1,200 speeding fatalities 2018-2022 average.

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Michigan 2021: 25% fatal crashes speeding-related.

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Georgia: Speeding caused 500 deaths in 2022.

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North Carolina 2022: 800 speeding deaths.

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Virginia: 28% of fatalities from speeding in 2021.

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Washington state 2022: Speeding in 40% urban fatal crashes.

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Oregon: 30% fatal crashes speeding 2021.

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Colorado 2022: 250 speeding deaths.

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Arizona: Speeding 27% of fatalities 2021.

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Nevada 2022: Highest per capita speeding deaths at 10.5 per 100k.

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Montana: 35% fatal crashes speeding-related 2021.

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While it might feel like just a few extra miles per hour, the staggering global death toll from speeding, distraction, and impaired driving reveals a terrifying truth about our roads.

Key Takeaways

In 2021, speeding was a factor in 29% of all fatal car crashes in the United States, resulting in 12,151 deaths.
Globally, excessive speeding contributes to approximately 30% of all road traffic deaths, equating to over 400,000 fatalities annually according to WHO data.
In the UK, 25% of fatal collisions on motorways in 2022 involved speeding drivers, with an average speed 15 mph over the limit.
In 2022, 3,308 US deaths from distracted driving crashes, 8% of total fatalities.
Cellphone use contributes to 1 in 4 crashes in the US, per AAA Foundation.
UK 2022: 24 deaths and 943 serious injuries from mobile phone use while driving.
In 2021, 42,915 total US traffic deaths, 13% DUI-related at 5,576.
Alcohol-impaired driving fatalities: 32% of total US crash deaths in 2021.
UK drink-driving: 280 deaths in 2022, 15% of road fatalities.
In 2022, US saw 42,514 traffic deaths, aggressive driving in 56% per IIHS.
Road rage involved in 52% of US fatal crashes 2021.
UK: 10% serious injuries from aggressive driving 2022.
2022 US total fatalities 42,795, per NHTSA preliminary.
5 million non-fatal injuries from US crashes 2021.
1.35 million global road deaths yearly, WHO.

Speeding and distracted driving are leading causes of countless preventable traffic deaths worldwide.

Aggressive Driving

In 2022, US saw 42,514 traffic deaths, aggressive driving in 56% per IIHS.
Road rage involved in 52% of US fatal crashes 2021.
UK: 10% serious injuries from aggressive driving 2022.
Tailgating causes 1.6 million US crashes yearly.
Red-light running: 900 US deaths annually.
Wrong-way driving: 400+ US fatalities 2021, often aggressive.
California 2022: 500 aggressive driving deaths.
Texas 2021: Road rage in 30% fatal crashes.
Florida 2022: 400 aggressive fatalities.
New York: 15% crashes aggressive 2022.
Illinois 2021: 300 road rage incidents fatal.
Ohio 2022: Tailgating 20% fatal crashes.
Pennsylvania 2021: 25% serious crashes aggressive.
Michigan 2022: 200 aggressive deaths.
Georgia 2021: 250 road rage fatalities.
North Carolina 2022: 300 aggressive driving deaths.
Virginia 2021: 20% fatalities aggressive.
Washington 2022: 150 road rage deaths.
Oregon 2021: 18% fatal crashes aggressive.
Colorado 2022: 120 aggressive fatalities.
Arizona 2021: 200 road rage deaths.
Nevada 2022: 22% crashes aggressive.
Montana 2021: 28% fatal crashes aggressive.
Running stop signs: 700 US deaths yearly.
Lane changing unsafely: 300,000 injuries US.

Aggressive Driving Interpretation

The sobering math of modern driving reveals a simple, deadly equation: our collective road rage, tailgating, and red-light running are not just bad manners but a national epidemic of impatience that kills tens of thousands and injures millions each year.

Distracted Driving

In 2022, 3,308 US deaths from distracted driving crashes, 8% of total fatalities.
Cellphone use contributes to 1 in 4 crashes in the US, per AAA Foundation.
UK 2022: 24 deaths and 943 serious injuries from mobile phone use while driving.
Globally, distraction causes 10-30% of accidents, WHO estimate 260,000 deaths yearly.
NHTSA 2021: 3,275 killed in distracted driving crashes.
Australia: 20% crashes involve distraction, 100+ deaths 2021.
EU: 260,000 injuries yearly from distraction.
California 2022: 400 deaths from distracted driving.
Texas 2021: 500+ distracted driving fatalities.
Florida: 300 distracted deaths 2022.
New York 2022: 15% fatal crashes distraction-involved.
Illinois 2021: 250 distracted fatalities.
Ohio: 200 deaths from distraction 2022.
Pennsylvania 2021: 18% serious crashes distraction.
Michigan: 150 distracted deaths 2022.
Georgia 2021: 120 distraction fatalities.
North Carolina: 180 distracted deaths 2022.
Virginia 2021: 12% fatalities from distraction.
Washington: 100 distracted fatalities 2022.
Oregon 2021: 15% urban crashes distraction.
Colorado: 80 distraction deaths 2022.
Arizona 2021: 110 distracted fatalities.
Nevada: 25% crashes involve cellphones 2022.
Montana 2021: 10% fatal crashes distraction.
Texting while driving increases crash risk by 23 times, per Carnegie Mellon study.
Talking on phone multiplies risk by 4 times, NHTSA.

Distracted Driving Interpretation

Globally, we are trading thousands of lives every year for the fleeting convenience of a text or a call, with the dashboard becoming an altar of preventable sacrifice.

Fatalities and Crashes

2022 US total fatalities 42,795, per NHTSA preliminary.
5 million non-fatal injuries from US crashes 2021.
1.35 million global road deaths yearly, WHO.
UK 2022: 1,711 road deaths, 27,205 serious injuries.
Canada 2021: 2,381 fatalities.
Australia 2021: 1,106 road deaths.
EU 2022: 19,200 road fatalities.
India 2021: 153,972 road accident deaths.
Brazil 2022: 32,000 traffic deaths.
South Africa 2022: 12,000+ road fatalities.

Fatalities and Crashes Interpretation

Behind these staggering statistics lies the grim truth that our global addiction to convenience is lethally packaged as a daily commute, a school run, or a grocery trip, claiming millions of lives and limbs each year as collateral damage.

Impaired Driving

In 2021, 42,915 total US traffic deaths, 13% DUI-related at 5,576.
Alcohol-impaired driving fatalities: 32% of total US crash deaths in 2021.
UK drink-driving: 280 deaths in 2022, 15% of road fatalities.
WHO: 27% global road deaths from alcohol, 713,000 annually.
Canada 2021: 15% fatalities alcohol-related, 500 deaths.
Australia: 25% road deaths alcohol-involved, 300+ yearly.
EU: 25% fatal crashes alcohol, 5,500 deaths yearly.
California 2022: 1,043 DUI deaths.
Texas 2021: 1,100+ alcohol fatalities.
Florida 2022: 800 DUI-related deaths.
New York 2022: 12% fatalities DUI.
Illinois 2021: 350 alcohol deaths.
Ohio 2022: 280 DUI fatalities.
Pennsylvania 2021: 22% fatal crashes alcohol.
Michigan 2022: 250 impaired deaths.
Georgia 2021: 300 DUI deaths.
North Carolina 2022: 400 alcohol fatalities.
Virginia 2021: 18% fatalities impaired.
Washington 2022: 200 DUI deaths.
Oregon 2021: 15% fatal crashes DUI.
Colorado 2022: 180 impaired fatalities.
Arizona 2021: 250 DUI deaths.
Nevada 2022: 20% fatalities alcohol.
Montana 2021: 25% fatal crashes impaired.
BAC over 0.08 in 67% of US DUI deaths 2021.
Drugs involved in 24% impaired driving deaths US.
Males account for 80% of DUI fatalities in US.

Impaired Driving Interpretation

The world has quite literally driven itself to drink, sacrificing hundreds of thousands of lives annually to an entirely preventable vice.

Speeding Statistics

In 2021, speeding was a factor in 29% of all fatal car crashes in the United States, resulting in 12,151 deaths.
Globally, excessive speeding contributes to approximately 30% of all road traffic deaths, equating to over 400,000 fatalities annually according to WHO data.
In the UK, 25% of fatal collisions on motorways in 2022 involved speeding drivers, with an average speed 15 mph over the limit.
US data from 2020 shows that 9,478 people died in speeding-related crashes, a 17% increase from 2019.
In Australia, speeding accounted for 26% of road fatalities in 2021, with 1,026 deaths linked to excessive or inappropriate speed.
European Transport Safety Council reports that speeding is responsible for 30% of fatal accidents in EU countries, killing 4,700 people yearly.
In California, 2022 speeding-related crashes caused 1,738 deaths, up 10% from previous year.
NHTSA 2022 data: Speeding killed 12,151 people, highest since 2002, with young males aged 15-24 most affected.
In India, speeding contributes to 70% of road accident deaths, over 150,000 annually per MoRTH reports.
Canada 2021: Speeding involved in 21% of fatal collisions, 552 deaths.
Brazil's speeding-related fatalities reached 15,000 in 2022, 28% of total road deaths.
South Africa: Speeding causes 35% of fatal crashes, 6,000+ deaths yearly.
Japan 2021: 20% of traffic deaths (1,200) due to speeding.
Germany: Speeding in 25% of fatal accidents, 800 deaths in 2022.
Florida 2022: 1,437 speeding deaths, 30% of total fatalities.
Texas 2021: Speeding killed 1,378, highest in nation.
New York speeding crashes: 28% fatal involvement in 2022.
Illinois: 1,000+ speeding deaths in 2021.
Ohio 2022: Speeding in 32% of fatal crashes.
Pennsylvania: 1,200 speeding fatalities 2018-2022 average.
Michigan 2021: 25% fatal crashes speeding-related.
Georgia: Speeding caused 500 deaths in 2022.
North Carolina 2022: 800 speeding deaths.
Virginia: 28% of fatalities from speeding in 2021.
Washington state 2022: Speeding in 40% urban fatal crashes.
Oregon: 30% fatal crashes speeding 2021.
Colorado 2022: 250 speeding deaths.
Arizona: Speeding 27% of fatalities 2021.
Nevada 2022: Highest per capita speeding deaths at 10.5 per 100k.
Montana: 35% fatal crashes speeding-related 2021.

Speeding Statistics Interpretation

Globally, our collective lead foot is a death sentence for hundreds of thousands each year, proving that while we may be in a hurry to get somewhere, we are devastatingly efficient at making it nowhere.

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