Speeding
Crashes where speed was a contributing factor (exceeded limit, too fast for conditions, racing)
% of All Fatalities
23.2%
Total Fatalities
81,058
2015–2023
2023 Fatalities
9,551
Trend
↓ Decreasing
-3.0% change
Yearly Trend
| Year | Speeding Fatalities | All Fatalities | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,397 | 35,484 | 23.7% |
| 2016 | 8,958 | 37,806 | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 8,442 | 37,473 | 22.5% |
| 2018 | 8,209 | 36,835 | 22.3% |
| 2019 | 8,103 | 36,355 | 22.3% |
| 2020 | 9,365 | 39,007 | 24.0% |
| 2021 | 10,188 | 43,230 | 23.6% |
| 2022 | 9,845 | 42,721 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | 9,551 | 40,901 | 23.4% |
About This Data
Speeding-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 speeding 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.