Speeding

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.