How many car accidents happen in 2019

How many car accidents happen in 2019?

• There are nearly 40,000 fatal car accidents per year in the U.S.
• Each day, more than 90 Americans die in car accidents.
• On average, 2 million drivers experience a permanent injury every year.
• Almost 8,000 people are killed in traffic accidents involving drivers aged 16-20.
• The most common causes of accidents resulting in death are drunk driving (40%), speeding (30%), and irresponsible driving (33%).
• Some 58% of fatal car accidents involve only one vehicle, and 38% are caused by a traffic collision.
• When it comes to fatal car accidents by state, most occurred in Texas and California during 2018.
• According to the statistics, most fatal injuries happen during weekends.
• Each year, more than 1,600 children younger than 15 die in traffic accidents.