GITNUXREPORT 2026

Speeding Statistics

Speeding remains a deadly factor in nearly one third of all U.S. traffic fatalities.

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Researcher specializing in consumer behavior and market trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Speeding costs US drivers $45B in fines/insurance yearly.

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Average speeding ticket raises insurance 20-30% for 3 years.

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Economic cost of speeding crashes: $59B annually in US.

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Fatal speeding crash costs average $4.2M per incident.

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Property damage from speeding: $276B yearly US.

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Lost productivity from speeding deaths: $276B in 2020.

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Medical bills for speeding injuries: $36B per year.

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Fuel wasted due to speeding: $10B annually US.

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Global speeding economic burden: $1.1 trillion yearly.

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Insurance claims for speeding rise 45% post-ticket.

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Vehicle repair costs 25% higher in speeding crashes.

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Employer costs from employee speeding accidents: $7B/year.

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Speeding-related lawsuits average $500K settlements.

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Tire wear increases 20% at 10 mph over limit.

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Hospital stays for speeding victims: $100K average.

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Legal fees for contesting tickets: $200-500 average.

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Productivity loss per speeding fatality: $1.8M.

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Fuel efficiency drops 15% at 75 mph vs. 65 mph.

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UK speeding costs economy £2.5B yearly.

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Pain/suffering damages in speeding suits: $50K-$1M.

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Brake replacements 30% sooner with habitual speeding.

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Workers' comp claims from speeding: $2B annually.

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Environmental cost: speeding adds 5% to vehicle emissions.

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Court costs for speeding cases: $10B nationwide.

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Average fine escalation: $25 per 5 mph over base.

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Long-term insurance penalty: $1,200 over 3 years.

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Emergency response to speeding crashes: $5B/year.

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Vehicle depreciation 10% faster with speeding history.

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Global injury costs from speeding: $500B annually.

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License reinstatement fees average $200-500 post-suspension.

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In 2022, speeding contributed to 12,151 motor vehicle crash deaths in the United States, representing 29% of all traffic fatalities.

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Speeding was a factor in 29% of all fatal crashes in the US during 2021, totaling over 11,654 deaths.

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From 2018 to 2022, speeding-related fatalities increased by 32% in the US, from 9,478 to 12,151.

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In 2020, 9,478 people died in speeding-related crashes in the US, a 17% increase from 2019.

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Speeding accounted for 26% of all traffic fatalities in rural areas of the US in 2022.

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Nighttime speeding crashes resulted in 6,435 fatalities in the US in 2022, 53% of all speeding deaths.

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In California, speeding was involved in 1,775 fatal crashes in 2021, killing 1,937 people.

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Speeding contributed to 34% of fatal crashes on interstate highways in the US in 2021.

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Young drivers aged 15-20 were involved in 32% of speeding-related fatal crashes in 2022.

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In urban areas, speeding caused 4,212 fatalities in the US in 2022.

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Alcohol-impaired speeding crashes killed 2,345 people in the US in 2021.

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Speeding-related crashes increased by 27% during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2019 to 2020.

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In Texas, 1,210 people died in speeding-related crashes in 2022.

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Males accounted for 79% of speeding-related driver deaths in the US in 2022.

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Weekend speeding fatalities numbered 3,217 in the US in 2022.

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Florida saw 1,045 speeding-related fatalities in 2021.

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Speeding was the primary factor in 13% of all US crashes resulting in injury in 2021.

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In 2022, 28% of passenger vehicle occupant deaths involved speeding.

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Georgia reported 512 speeding deaths in 2022.

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Speeding crashes in work zones caused 124 fatalities nationwide in 2021.

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In New York, speeding led to 412 fatalities in 2022.

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Motorcyclists comprised 33% of speeding-related deaths in 2022.

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Illinois had 387 speeding fatalities in 2021.

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Speeding contributed to 42% of fatal crashes in South Carolina in 2022.

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Nationwide, 1 in 3 fatal crashes involves speeding over 10 mph above limit.

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Pennsylvania recorded 678 speeding-related deaths from 2018-2022.

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Speeding caused 25% of teen driver deaths in the US in 2021.

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Ohio saw 512 speeding fatalities in 2022.

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In Michigan, speeding was a factor in 38% of fatal crashes in 2021.

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US speeding deaths per 100,000 population stood at 3.6 in 2022.

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Male drivers aged 16-24 are 3 times more likely to speed excessively than females.

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56% of male drivers admit to speeding compared to 42% of female drivers in US surveys.

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Drivers aged 18-24 account for 30% of all speeding tickets issued nationwide.

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African American drivers are cited for speeding 20% more often than white drivers per mile driven.

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65% of drivers under 21 report speeding as habitual behavior in polls.

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Hispanic drivers aged 25-34 have the highest speeding violation rates in urban areas.

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Women over 65 speed less frequently, with only 15% admission rate vs. 45% for men same age.

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Commercial truck drivers under 30 receive 25% more speeding citations than older peers.

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In surveys, 72% of millennial drivers admit to speeding regularly.

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Rural male drivers speed 40% more often than urban females per NHTSA data.

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Teens from low-income households speed 2.5 times more than high-income peers.

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82% of speeding drivers in fatal crashes are male, per 2022 stats.

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Drivers aged 21-24 have a speeding rate 2x the national average.

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Single male drivers speed more than married ones by 35% in self-reports.

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Urban black drivers face 16% higher speeding stop rates than whites.

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Elderly female drivers (75+) have speeding involvement in only 8% of cases.

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Motorcycle riders aged 20-29 account for 45% of speeding demos in crashes.

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College students speed at rates 50% higher than non-students same age.

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In Florida, males 15-24 get 60% of all speeding tickets.

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Low-education drivers speed 28% more frequently per surveys.

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Night shift workers demo higher speeding by 22% due to fatigue.

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Immigrant drivers new to US speed 15% more initially.

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Sports car owners are 3x more likely to speed excessively.

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Parents with young children speed 18% less than childless peers.

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Veterans report 25% higher speeding rates post-service.

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In Texas, Hispanic males 18-34 lead speeding citations.

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40% of speeding drivers have prior violations, mostly young males.

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Over 2.5 million speeding tickets issued annually in US.

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Average US speeding fine is $150, totaling $8B revenue yearly.

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Automated speed cameras issued 1.2M tickets in NYC 2022.

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UK issued 1.9M speeding fines in 2022 via cameras.

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California wrote 2.1M speeding citations in 2022.

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Radar use detects speeding 85% effectively per police.

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Speed traps generate $6.3B in fines across states annually.

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Virginia scored 1,000+ tickets per 1,000 drivers in 2022.

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90% of speeding convictions from officer stops, 10% cameras.

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Texas troopers issued 1.5M speeding tickets in 2021.

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License suspension for 25+ mph over limit in 40 states.

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Australia fines average AUD 300 for 10-20 km/h over.

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1 in 10 US drivers get speeding ticket yearly.

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Florida Highway Patrol issued 450K tickets in 2022.

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Points system: 3-6 points for speeding in most states.

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Insurance hikes average 23% post-speeding ticket.

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Chicago red light/speed cams issued 800K violations 2022.

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Canada fines CAD 110-250 for basic speeding.

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70% of tickets for 15+ mph over in rural areas.

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NYPD issued 1M+ summons for speeding 2022.

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Jail time possible for 40+ mph over in 20 states.

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Laser LIDAR used in 80% of modern enforcement.

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Georgia 1M tickets yearly, highest per capita.

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Reckless driving charge for 20+ mph over in VA.

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Europe average fine €100-500 for speeding.

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4M court appearances for speeding annually US.

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Ohio 900K citations in 2022.

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34% of US drivers admit to speeding daily, per 2023 AAA survey.

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48% of drivers exceed speed limits by 10+ mph on highways regularly.

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In Europe, 70% of drivers speed in 30 km/h zones per EU studies.

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81% of US drivers self-report speeding within last month.

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Average highway speed in US exceeds limits by 7 mph nationally.

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25% of drivers travel 20+ mph over limit in 65 mph zones.

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UK speeding prevalence is 44% on rural roads per police data.

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In Australia, 50% of drivers speed in school zones occasionally.

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62% of American teens speed frequently per parental reports.

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Global speeding prevalence averages 40% across WHO regions.

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In Canada, 37% of drivers exceed limits by 20 km/h often.

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55% of urban drivers speed in 40 km/h zones per camera data.

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India reports 60% vehicle speeding in city traffic.

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29% of US drivers speed aggressively daily per NHTSA.

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Brazil has 45% speeding detection rate in monitored areas.

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67% of freeway drivers exceed limits in peak hours.

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South Africa sees 52% speeding in 60 km/h urban zones.

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41% of European motorway users speed routinely.

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Mexico City drivers speed 70% of time above limits.

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38% of rural US drivers habitually exceed limits by 15 mph.

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Japan has lowest speeding at 12% due to strict enforcement.

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50% of Chinese urban drivers speed per surveillance.

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Sweden reports 22% speeding prevalence post-VKS.

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46% of US pickup truck drivers speed often.

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Germany autobahn average speed 130 km/h despite variable limits.

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35% of night drivers speed excessively worldwide.

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57% of delivery drivers speed to meet deadlines.

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France urban speeding at 49% in 50 km/h zones.

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43% of rainy day drivers speed despite conditions.

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Nigeria reports 65% speeding in highways.

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39% of EV drivers speed more due to quietness.

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With over 12,000 lives lost in just one year, the stark and rising statistics on speeding reveal a deadly epidemic racing across our roads, demanding our immediate attention.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, speeding contributed to 12,151 motor vehicle crash deaths in the United States, representing 29% of all traffic fatalities.
Speeding was a factor in 29% of all fatal crashes in the US during 2021, totaling over 11,654 deaths.
From 2018 to 2022, speeding-related fatalities increased by 32% in the US, from 9,478 to 12,151.
Male drivers aged 16-24 are 3 times more likely to speed excessively than females.
56% of male drivers admit to speeding compared to 42% of female drivers in US surveys.
Drivers aged 18-24 account for 30% of all speeding tickets issued nationwide.
34% of US drivers admit to speeding daily, per 2023 AAA survey.
48% of drivers exceed speed limits by 10+ mph on highways regularly.
In Europe, 70% of drivers speed in 30 km/h zones per EU studies.
Over 2.5 million speeding tickets issued annually in US.
Average US speeding fine is $150, totaling $8B revenue yearly.
Automated speed cameras issued 1.2M tickets in NYC 2022.
Speeding costs US drivers $45B in fines/insurance yearly.
Average speeding ticket raises insurance 20-30% for 3 years.
Economic cost of speeding crashes: $59B annually in US.

Speeding remains a deadly factor in nearly one third of all U.S. traffic fatalities.

Cost and Impact

Speeding costs US drivers $45B in fines/insurance yearly.
Average speeding ticket raises insurance 20-30% for 3 years.
Economic cost of speeding crashes: $59B annually in US.
Fatal speeding crash costs average $4.2M per incident.
Property damage from speeding: $276B yearly US.
Lost productivity from speeding deaths: $276B in 2020.
Medical bills for speeding injuries: $36B per year.
Fuel wasted due to speeding: $10B annually US.
Global speeding economic burden: $1.1 trillion yearly.
Insurance claims for speeding rise 45% post-ticket.
Vehicle repair costs 25% higher in speeding crashes.
Employer costs from employee speeding accidents: $7B/year.
Speeding-related lawsuits average $500K settlements.
Tire wear increases 20% at 10 mph over limit.
Hospital stays for speeding victims: $100K average.
Legal fees for contesting tickets: $200-500 average.
Productivity loss per speeding fatality: $1.8M.
Fuel efficiency drops 15% at 75 mph vs. 65 mph.
UK speeding costs economy £2.5B yearly.
Pain/suffering damages in speeding suits: $50K-$1M.
Brake replacements 30% sooner with habitual speeding.
Workers' comp claims from speeding: $2B annually.
Environmental cost: speeding adds 5% to vehicle emissions.
Court costs for speeding cases: $10B nationwide.
Average fine escalation: $25 per 5 mph over base.
Long-term insurance penalty: $1,200 over 3 years.
Emergency response to speeding crashes: $5B/year.
Vehicle depreciation 10% faster with speeding history.
Global injury costs from speeding: $500B annually.
License reinstatement fees average $200-500 post-suspension.

Cost and Impact Interpretation

The staggering economic toll of speeding reveals that every time you press the pedal, you're not just risking a ticket but signing up for a catastrophic debt plan where the interest is paid in fines, premiums, repairs, and human suffering.

Crash Statistics

In 2022, speeding contributed to 12,151 motor vehicle crash deaths in the United States, representing 29% of all traffic fatalities.
Speeding was a factor in 29% of all fatal crashes in the US during 2021, totaling over 11,654 deaths.
From 2018 to 2022, speeding-related fatalities increased by 32% in the US, from 9,478 to 12,151.
In 2020, 9,478 people died in speeding-related crashes in the US, a 17% increase from 2019.
Speeding accounted for 26% of all traffic fatalities in rural areas of the US in 2022.
Nighttime speeding crashes resulted in 6,435 fatalities in the US in 2022, 53% of all speeding deaths.
In California, speeding was involved in 1,775 fatal crashes in 2021, killing 1,937 people.
Speeding contributed to 34% of fatal crashes on interstate highways in the US in 2021.
Young drivers aged 15-20 were involved in 32% of speeding-related fatal crashes in 2022.
In urban areas, speeding caused 4,212 fatalities in the US in 2022.
Alcohol-impaired speeding crashes killed 2,345 people in the US in 2021.
Speeding-related crashes increased by 27% during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2019 to 2020.
In Texas, 1,210 people died in speeding-related crashes in 2022.
Males accounted for 79% of speeding-related driver deaths in the US in 2022.
Weekend speeding fatalities numbered 3,217 in the US in 2022.
Florida saw 1,045 speeding-related fatalities in 2021.
Speeding was the primary factor in 13% of all US crashes resulting in injury in 2021.
In 2022, 28% of passenger vehicle occupant deaths involved speeding.
Georgia reported 512 speeding deaths in 2022.
Speeding crashes in work zones caused 124 fatalities nationwide in 2021.
In New York, speeding led to 412 fatalities in 2022.
Motorcyclists comprised 33% of speeding-related deaths in 2022.
Illinois had 387 speeding fatalities in 2021.
Speeding contributed to 42% of fatal crashes in South Carolina in 2022.
Nationwide, 1 in 3 fatal crashes involves speeding over 10 mph above limit.
Pennsylvania recorded 678 speeding-related deaths from 2018-2022.
Speeding caused 25% of teen driver deaths in the US in 2021.
Ohio saw 512 speeding fatalities in 2022.
In Michigan, speeding was a factor in 38% of fatal crashes in 2021.
US speeding deaths per 100,000 population stood at 3.6 in 2022.

Crash Statistics Interpretation

Americans' love affair with pushing the pedal appears to be a tragic, and accelerating, nationwide romance, accounting for nearly a third of traffic deaths and claiming over twelve thousand lives in 2022 alone, as if we've collectively mistaken every highway for the final lap at Daytona.

Driver Demographics

Male drivers aged 16-24 are 3 times more likely to speed excessively than females.
56% of male drivers admit to speeding compared to 42% of female drivers in US surveys.
Drivers aged 18-24 account for 30% of all speeding tickets issued nationwide.
African American drivers are cited for speeding 20% more often than white drivers per mile driven.
65% of drivers under 21 report speeding as habitual behavior in polls.
Hispanic drivers aged 25-34 have the highest speeding violation rates in urban areas.
Women over 65 speed less frequently, with only 15% admission rate vs. 45% for men same age.
Commercial truck drivers under 30 receive 25% more speeding citations than older peers.
In surveys, 72% of millennial drivers admit to speeding regularly.
Rural male drivers speed 40% more often than urban females per NHTSA data.
Teens from low-income households speed 2.5 times more than high-income peers.
82% of speeding drivers in fatal crashes are male, per 2022 stats.
Drivers aged 21-24 have a speeding rate 2x the national average.
Single male drivers speed more than married ones by 35% in self-reports.
Urban black drivers face 16% higher speeding stop rates than whites.
Elderly female drivers (75+) have speeding involvement in only 8% of cases.
Motorcycle riders aged 20-29 account for 45% of speeding demos in crashes.
College students speed at rates 50% higher than non-students same age.
In Florida, males 15-24 get 60% of all speeding tickets.
Low-education drivers speed 28% more frequently per surveys.
Night shift workers demo higher speeding by 22% due to fatigue.
Immigrant drivers new to US speed 15% more initially.
Sports car owners are 3x more likely to speed excessively.
Parents with young children speed 18% less than childless peers.
Veterans report 25% higher speeding rates post-service.
In Texas, Hispanic males 18-34 lead speeding citations.
40% of speeding drivers have prior violations, mostly young males.

Driver Demographics Interpretation

The data paints a portrait of a chronic speeder: a young, often single man, whose lead foot seems to be an unfortunate and statistically lethal accessory to his demographic.

Enforcement Data

Over 2.5 million speeding tickets issued annually in US.
Average US speeding fine is $150, totaling $8B revenue yearly.
Automated speed cameras issued 1.2M tickets in NYC 2022.
UK issued 1.9M speeding fines in 2022 via cameras.
California wrote 2.1M speeding citations in 2022.
Radar use detects speeding 85% effectively per police.
Speed traps generate $6.3B in fines across states annually.
Virginia scored 1,000+ tickets per 1,000 drivers in 2022.
90% of speeding convictions from officer stops, 10% cameras.
Texas troopers issued 1.5M speeding tickets in 2021.
License suspension for 25+ mph over limit in 40 states.
Australia fines average AUD 300 for 10-20 km/h over.
1 in 10 US drivers get speeding ticket yearly.
Florida Highway Patrol issued 450K tickets in 2022.
Points system: 3-6 points for speeding in most states.
Insurance hikes average 23% post-speeding ticket.
Chicago red light/speed cams issued 800K violations 2022.
Canada fines CAD 110-250 for basic speeding.
70% of tickets for 15+ mph over in rural areas.
NYPD issued 1M+ summons for speeding 2022.
Jail time possible for 40+ mph over in 20 states.
Laser LIDAR used in 80% of modern enforcement.
Georgia 1M tickets yearly, highest per capita.
Reckless driving charge for 20+ mph over in VA.
Europe average fine €100-500 for speeding.
4M court appearances for speeding annually US.
Ohio 900K citations in 2022.

Enforcement Data Interpretation

The sheer volume and revenue from speeding tickets paint a clear picture: society has built a multi-billion dollar administrative tax on our collective lead foot, enforced by a blend of radar, cameras, and a one-in-ten chance of annual regret.

Speeding Prevalence

34% of US drivers admit to speeding daily, per 2023 AAA survey.
48% of drivers exceed speed limits by 10+ mph on highways regularly.
In Europe, 70% of drivers speed in 30 km/h zones per EU studies.
81% of US drivers self-report speeding within last month.
Average highway speed in US exceeds limits by 7 mph nationally.
25% of drivers travel 20+ mph over limit in 65 mph zones.
UK speeding prevalence is 44% on rural roads per police data.
In Australia, 50% of drivers speed in school zones occasionally.
62% of American teens speed frequently per parental reports.
Global speeding prevalence averages 40% across WHO regions.
In Canada, 37% of drivers exceed limits by 20 km/h often.
55% of urban drivers speed in 40 km/h zones per camera data.
India reports 60% vehicle speeding in city traffic.
29% of US drivers speed aggressively daily per NHTSA.
Brazil has 45% speeding detection rate in monitored areas.
67% of freeway drivers exceed limits in peak hours.
South Africa sees 52% speeding in 60 km/h urban zones.
41% of European motorway users speed routinely.
Mexico City drivers speed 70% of time above limits.
38% of rural US drivers habitually exceed limits by 15 mph.
Japan has lowest speeding at 12% due to strict enforcement.
50% of Chinese urban drivers speed per surveillance.
Sweden reports 22% speeding prevalence post-VKS.
46% of US pickup truck drivers speed often.
Germany autobahn average speed 130 km/h despite variable limits.
35% of night drivers speed excessively worldwide.
57% of delivery drivers speed to meet deadlines.
France urban speeding at 49% in 50 km/h zones.
43% of rainy day drivers speed despite conditions.
Nigeria reports 65% speeding in highways.
39% of EV drivers speed more due to quietness.

Speeding Prevalence Interpretation

The global race against the speed limit appears less like a public safety campaign and more like a collective, half-acknowledged sport where nearly everyone is on the field, most are breaking the rules, and the spectators are also the players who then act shocked by the resulting crashes.

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