In 2020, 29% of all traffic fatalities in the United States were speeding-related, with the proportion varying greatly among states. Those with the highest percentage of speeding-related traffic fatalities include:
- South Carolina (46%)
- Colorado (46%)
- District of Columbia (44%)
- Hawaii (44%)
- Missouri (43%)
- Pennsylvania (41%)
- New Mexico (40%)
- Montana (39%)
- Illinois (39%)
- Texas (3%)
The states with the lowest proportion of speeding-related traffic fatalities are:
- Florida (9%)
- Tennessee (15%)
- Nebraska (17%)
- Mississippi (17%)
- Iowa (18%)
- Kentucky (21%)
- West Virginia (23%)
- Louisiana (23%)
- Georgia (23%)
Hover over each state in the chart below to reveal its total number of traffic deaths, number of speeding-related deaths trends, and percentage of deaths that were speeding-related. Select a state by clicking the map to view trends regarding the proportion of speeding-related deaths by roadway function.
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Source: NSC analysis of NHTSA FARS data.