Death rate road traffic injuries in United States
United States: Death rate road traffic injuries was 12.7 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Latest (2019)
12.7
World rank
109th
of 182 countries
All-time high
15.7
in 2000
All-time low
11.7
in 2010
Years of data
5
2000–2019
Death rate road traffic injuries in United States, 2000–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2019, death rate road traffic injuries in United States stood at 12.7.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, death rate road traffic injuries in United States peaked at 15.7 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 11.7, in 2010.
United States ranks 109th of 182 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Death rate road traffic injuries in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.7 | — |
| 2005 | 15.7 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 11.7 | -25.5% |
| 2015 | 12.1 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 12.7 | +5.0% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 12.7 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.1, 2.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.17 | 11.7 | 12.7 | 3 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 106 Pakistan 13 compare
- 106 Samoa 13 compare
- 108 Mexico 12.8 compare
- 109 Kazakhstan 12.7 compare
- 109 Kyrgyzstan 12.7 compare
- 112 Papua New Guinea 12.6 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate road traffic injuries in United States?
- Death rate road traffic injuries in United States was 12.7 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest death rate road traffic injuries recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 15.7 in 2000.
- What is the lowest death rate road traffic injuries recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.7 in 2010.
- How does United States rank for death rate road traffic injuries?
- United States ranks 109th out of 182 countries with data for 2019.
- Is death rate road traffic injuries rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate road traffic injuries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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