5 States with the Most Fatal Accidents in the US

In this article, we will talk about the 5 states with the most fatal accidents in the US. You can read our detailed analysis by heading straight to the 13 States with the Most Fatal Accidents in the US.

5. North Carolina

Total Number of Fatal Crashes: 1,535

North Carolina is one of the states with the most fatal crashes in the US. In 2021, there were 1,535 crashes in North Carolina that resulted in 1,663 deaths. The total population of the state was 10,565,885 during that year and the death rate per 100,000 population was 15.7.

4. Georgia

Total Number of Fatal Crashes: 1,670 

In 2021, Georgia had a high number of fatal crashes, 1,670. During that year 1,797 people lost their lives in car crashes. The high number of fatalities and crashes highlights the significance of proper road safety practices.

3. Florida

Total Number of Fatal Crashes: 3,451

Florida is among the list of the states with the most fatal crashes in the US. In 2021, there were a staggering 3,451 fatal crashes in Florida. The fatal crashes resulted in 3,738 casualties. The population of Florida during that year was 21,828,069 and the death rate per 100,000 population was 17.1.

2. California

Total Number of Fatal Crashes: 3,983

California had a high number of 3,983 fatal crashes in 2021. The population of the state was 39,142,991 and the death rate per 100,000 population was 10.9 during that year. Reckless driving behaviors including speeding are among the leading causes of fatal crashes.

1. Texas

Total Number of Fatal Crashes: 4,068

Texas is at the top of our list of the states with the most fatal crashes in the US. In 2021, the state had a high number of 4,068 fatal crashes. The number of deaths during that year because of crashes was 4,498. 

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