Pedestrian Fatalities
Pedestrians killed in motor vehicle crashes
% of All Fatalities
16.9%
Total Fatalities
59,237
2015–2023
2023 Fatalities
7,314
Trend
↓ Decreasing
-3.7% change
Yearly Trend
| Year | Pedestrian Fatalities Fatalities | All Fatalities | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,494 | 35,484 | 15.5% |
| 2016 | 6,080 | 37,806 | 16.1% |
| 2017 | 6,075 | 37,473 | 16.2% |
| 2018 | 6,374 | 36,835 | 17.3% |
| 2019 | 6,272 | 36,355 | 17.3% |
| 2020 | 6,565 | 39,007 | 16.8% |
| 2021 | 7,470 | 43,230 | 17.3% |
| 2022 | 7,593 | 42,721 | 17.8% |
| 2023 | 7,314 | 40,901 | 17.9% |
About This Data
Pedestrian Fatalities-related fatalities are tracked by the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Note that crash cause categories are not mutually exclusive — a single fatal crash may involve multiple contributing factors (e.g., alcohol impairment combined with speeding). The percentage shown represents the share of all traffic fatalities where pedestrian fatalities was identified as a contributing factor.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Data covers 2015–2023. This information is for research and informational purposes only.