Quantcast
What US states had most car accidents? - Answers


Answers » Health » What US states had most car accidents?

What US states had most car accidents?

4.7/5 - (3 votes)
4.7/5 - (3 votes)

World map depicting Car accidents in US citiesThe US Department of Transportation’s data for 2015 shows that the total number of people who died in car crashes across the US was 35,092, and a total of 32,166 fatal motor vehicle crashes. This shows marked increase of 7.2 percent in the number of people who died in car crashes from the year before (2014), which is a concerning sign, considering that previous years demonstrated a consistent decrease in the number of deaths annually.

There were a number of reasons attributed to the rise in the rate of car crashes. One report by the National Safety Council stated that in the last year, overall driving distances had become longer, a direct consequence of a reduction in gas prices. The report also highlighted the fact that the level of distraction amongst drivers is more than ever – it’s all too common for drivers to use their phones and social media while driving despite new laws in many areas making it illegal. These can be potent factors leading to an uptick in car crashes.

An analysis of data released by the US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) revealed that for 2015, 10.9 deaths occurred per 100,000 people, and there were 1.13 deaths per 100 million miles traveled.

Of all the states, Wyoming topped the list with the highest fatality rate at 24.7 deaths per 100,000 population, followed by Mississippi at 22.6 and Montana at 21.7. The lowest motor vehicle accident rate was recorded in District of Columbia at 3.4. In terms of death rate per 100 million miles traveled, South Carolina topped the list with 1.89 and Massachusetts at the lowest at 0.52.

The table below arranges data from the US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) by state, from highest to the lowest motor vehicle crash death rate per 100,000 population, for the year 2015.


State Deaths per 100,000 population
Wyoming 24.7
Mississippi 22.6
Montana 21.7
South Carolina 20
Arkansas 17.8
Alabama 17.5
North Dakota 17.3
Kentucky 17.2
Oklahoma 16.4
South Dakota 15.5
Louisiana 15.5
West Virginia 14.5
Tennessee 14.5
Florida 14.5
New Mexico 14.3
Georgia 14
North Carolina 13.7
Delaware 13.3
Arizona 13.1
Idaho 13.1
Nebraska 13
Texas 12.8
Indiana 12.4
Kansas 12.2
Maine 11.7
Nevada 11.2
Oregon 11.1
Iowa 10.2
Colorado 10
Wisconsin 9.8
Michigan 9.7
Ohio 9.6
Pennsylvania 9.4
Utah 9.2
Vermont 9.1
Virginia 9
Alaska 8.8
New Hampshire 8.6
Maryland 8.5
California 8.1
Washington 7.9
Illinois 7.8
Minnesota 7.5
Connecticut 7.4
Hawaii 6.6
New Jersey 6.3
New York 5.7
Massachusetts 4.5
Rhode Island 4.3
District of Columbia 3.4

Know more:

Related maps:

US Map
US Map

Recent Posts