Cost Data and Prevention Policies | Motor Vehicle Safety | CDC Injury Center

Cost Data and Prevention Policies | Motor Vehicle Safety | CDC Injury Center

State-Based Costs of Deaths from Crashes

Over 30,000 people are killed in motor vehicle crashes each year in the United States. In 2013, crash deaths resulted in $44 billion in medical and work loss costs in addition to the immeasurable burden on the victims’ families and friends.

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CDC Vital Signs

Motor Vehicle Crash Deaths: How is the US doing? (July 2016)

Motor Vehicle Crash Injuries: Costly but Preventable (October 2014)

Child Passenger Safety: Buckle up every age, every trip (February 2014)

Teen Drinking and Driving: A Dangerous Mix (October 2012)

Drinking and Driving: A Threat to Everyone (October 2011) 

Adult Seat Belt Use (January 2011)

Policy Impact: Seat Belts

CDC recommends effective, well-enforced seat belt laws to ensure that every person in every seat buckles up on every trip.

Policy Impact: Seat Belts

CDC recommends effective, well-enforced seat belt laws to ensure that every person in every seat buckles up on every trip.

Policy Impact: Teen Driver Safety

This brief features critical information on crashes among teen drivers, as well as CDC’s recommendations for improving new driver safety.

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