There was even an increase in motorcyclist and bicyclist fatalities. But in 2021, there was also a significant increase in daytime fatalities. The darkness at night has often been an influential factor in deadly car accidents.
Elders were not the only age group to have an increase in fatalities, ages 25 to 65 also saw an increase in car crash fatalities.
Additionally, deaths among elderly drivers increased 14%, while pedestrian fatalities increased 13%. For example, multi-vehicle fatalities went up 16% as did fatalities on urban roads. However, fatality increases were relatively large compared to previous increases. The Federal Highway Administration did confirm that miles traveled did increase 11% in 2021. 2020 was the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, so people were not driving as much due to the shift to remote work and travel restrictions. This is a 10.5% increase in car related deaths in one year alone, making it the highest increase in history.įor many, an increase is not surprising, considering there were more cars on the road in 2021. In 2020, this statistic was found to be around 38,000 an increase of 4,000 deaths in 2021. This is higher than previous annual reports, highlighting the need for safer roads, cars and more. The first major finding in this report was that over 42,000 Americans passed away from a car accident in the U.S last year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a report that details statistics around motor vehicle accidents in 2021. In the following article, we will be sharing their latest findings from the year 2021. This agency works alongside local and state governments to work towards their goal of keeping Americans safe on the road.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also creates and implements vehicle performance standards. Their mission statement “ save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes” emphasizes their priority of improving transportation safety. Car accidents have become a public health concern for many.īecause many car accidents are preventable, agencies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have devoted extensive time and effort to researching this topic. Over 100 people in the United States die daily in car accidents. Car accidents are a leading cause of death in the United States and internationally. Each year, there are roughly six million crashes in the United States.
However, it has not been smooth sailing since. The creation of cars came with many benefits, such as making travel time shorter than ever. The invention of cars in the 1800’s was a big turning point for humanity.