Speeding

In 2022, 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:

  • Rhode Island (48%)
  • Wyoming (45%)
  • Hawaii (41%)
  • District of Columbia (41%)
  • North Carolina (40%)
  • New Mexico (40%)
  • Pennsylvania (39%)
  • Colorado (38%)
  • Alaska  (38%)
  • South Carolina (37%)

The states with the lowest proportion of speeding-related traffic fatalities are:

  • Florida (11%)
  • Tennessee (17%)
  • Kentucky (18%)
  • Nebraska (20%)
  • Mississippi (20%)
  • Ohio (21%)
  • Idaho (22%)
  • Iowa (22%)
  • Arkansas (22%)
  • Oklahoma (22%)

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.