Over the past 10 years, the number of traffic deaths in urban areas has increased - surpassing deaths in rural areas since 2016.
In 2018, there was about a 10% decrease from 2017 in passenger vehicle occupants killed in rollover crashes. Vehicle improvements such as air bags and electronic stability control have also contributed greatly to the reduction of traffic deaths on our roads. In 2018, drunk driving fatalities dropped about 4%, accounting for 29% of 2018 traffic deaths - the lowest percentage since 1982 when NHTSA started reporting alcohol data. Safety programs such as those increasing seat belt use and reducing impaired driving have substantially lowered the traffic fatalities. Over the past 40 years, there has been a general downward trend in traffic fatalities. This is the lowest fatality rate since 2014. Estimated vehicle miles traveled increased by 0.3% from 2017 to 2018, while the fatality rate per 100 million VMT decreased by over 3%. The decrease in traffic deaths come as people drove even more. 885 large-truck occupants died, an almost 1% increase.857 bicyclist deaths, a more than 6% increase.6,283 pedestrians died, a more than 3% increase, and the most deaths since 1990.4,985 motorcycle fatalities, an almost 5% decrease.9,378 speeding-related deaths, an almost 6% drop.1,038 children (14 and younger) died, a more than 10% decline.
By the numbers 36,560 people were killed in traffic crashes in 2018, a 2.4% decrease from 2017 While the 2018 decrease was felt across many areas, pedestrian, bicyclist and large-truck occupant fatalities saw increases. This marks the second consecutive year that motor vehicle fatalities declined. The number of people dying on America’s roads dropped by nearly 1,000 in 2018, according to newly released data from NHTSA.
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