District of Columbia Road Fatality Data
DC fatality rate: 6.5 per 100K population. Trend: ↑ Increasing (+37.5%)
Fatality Rate
6.5
per 100K population
Total Fatalities
288
2015-2023
2023 Fatalities
44
VMT Rate
1.3
per 100M VMT
Cause Breakdown
Alcohol-Impaired
25.7%
74 fatalities
Speeding
45.5%
131 fatalities
Pedestrian
38.2%
110 fatalities
Unrestrained
24.3%
70 fatalities
Distracted
4.9%
14 fatalities
Weather-Related
8.0%
23 fatalities
Nighttime
66.0%
190 fatalities
Cyclist
6.2%
18 fatalities
Rural vs. Urban
Rural Fatalities
0
0.0%
Urban Fatalities
287
99.7%
Yearly Fatality Trend
| Year | Fatalities | Rate | Alcohol | Speeding | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23 | 3.4 | 5 | 7 | 13 |
| 2016 | 27 | 4.0 | 10 | 16 | 8 |
| 2017 | 31 | 4.6 | 14 | 17 | 11 |
| 2018 | 31 | 4.6 | 5 | 15 | 11 |
| 2019 | 23 | 3.4 | 4 | 13 | 9 |
| 2020 | 36 | 5.3 | 10 | 16 | 10 |
| 2021 | 41 | 6.0 | 8 | 19 | 18 |
| 2022 | 32 | 4.7 | 9 | 13 | 16 |
| 2023 | 44 | 6.5 | 9 | 15 | 14 |
Counties in District of Columbia (1)
| County | Total Fatalities | Latest Year | Avg Annual | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (1) | 265 | 44 | 29.4 | ↑ increasing |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Data covers 2015-2023. Fatality rates are per 100,000 population. This information is for research and informational purposes only.