Most Deadly Day

The deadliest day in 2024 was Saturday, June 8th, with 161 deaths. The average day in 2024 experienced 103 traffic deaths. However, the number of daily deaths varies substantially by month and day of week. In 2024, deaths ranged from a low of 59 deaths on Tuesday, March 19th to a high of 161 deaths on Saturday, June 8th. The chart reflects the number of police reported traffic deaths by day of year as measured by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Use the chart to explore daily fatality patterns over the years.

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Source: National Safety Council (NSC) analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data.