In 2021, 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:
- Hawaii (48%)
- District of Columbia (46%)
- Wyoming (41%)
- Pennsylvania (41%)
- South Carolina (41%)
- Vermont (41%)
- Alaska (41%)
- Connecticut (40%)
- Missouri (40%)
The states with the lowest proportion of speeding-related traffic fatalities are:
- Florida (10%)
- Mississippi (16%)
- Nebraska (16%)
- Maine (17%)
- Tennessee (17%)
- Kentucky (18%)
- Georgia (21%)
- Arkansas (21%)
- Idaho (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.