The Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes (USDOT)

Too many people continue to be killed and seriously injured each year in motor vehicle crashes. Recent years have shown progress since the recent peak of roadway fatalities in 2021. Despite encouraging trends over the past few years, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) estimates that 36,640 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2025. Millions more are seriously injured every year. The U.S. DOT remains committed to reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries by investing in strategies that promote the safe movement of people and goods.

Access the U.S. DOT’s data on motor vehicle crashes here.