Road fatalities decrease slightly but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels

795 people died on U.S. roadways last year, a slight decrease from the previous year
Traffic deaths declined slightly in the fourth quarter, but are still close to 2021 numbers.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has adopted a national safe systems strategy to reduce deaths, including grants to help communities with high-crash areas.
Fatalities involving alcohol-impaired driving were up 14%, while speeding-related deaths increased 7.9%.
The fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles traveled fell slightly in 2022 to 1.35, down from 1.37 in 2021.