Key Takeaways
- In 2022, CDC reported 890 pedestrian injuries at US gas stations.
- NHTSA: 1,200 non-motorist injuries in station lots yearly.
- IIHS: 15% of pedestrian crashes at fuel stops.
- In 2022, the United States recorded 4,250 fires at gasoline service stations, resulting in 12 civilian deaths and 52 injuries.
- Between 2016-2020, NFPA reported an average annual figure of 4,520 gas station fires in the US, with property damage estimated at $30 million per year.
- In 2018, 78% of gas station fires were due to ignition of flammable vapors from vehicle fueling, per NFPA data.
- In 2022, EPA reported 2,340 gasoline spills at US stations over 5 gallons.
- USGS: 1,500 underground tank leaks annually.
- EPA CERCLA: 890 major releases 2021.
- In 2022, NHTSA reported 1,250 vehicle collisions at US gas stations.
- IIHS data: 15% of parking lot crashes occur at fuel stations, 2021.
- California DMV: 890 crashes at stations 2022.
- In 2022, OSHA recorded 1,450 injuries to gas station workers from slips, trips, and falls.
- BLS 2021: 2.3 injury rate per 100 workers at service stations.
- NIOSH: 320 robberies leading to injuries at stations yearly.
Gas station incidents keep hurting pedestrians and workers, with thousands of injuries and fires each year.
Customer/Pedestrian Incidents
Customer/Pedestrian Incidents Interpretation
Fires and Explosions
Fires and Explosions Interpretation
Spills and Leaks
Spills and Leaks Interpretation
Vehicle Crashes
Vehicle Crashes Interpretation
Worker Injuries
Worker Injuries Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.
AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree
Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.
AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree
All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.
AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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