Federal safety officials reported 36,640 people died on American roadways in 2025, a 6.7-percent decline compared with the previous year. Fatalities are at their lowest level since 2019, the year before the COVID pandemic.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic deaths in the U.S. have fallen for 15 consecutive quarters. In 2024, NHTSA reported 39,254 people died in traffic crashes, which was a 4.3-percent drop from 2023.
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