Texas and California Rank High in Fatal Car Accident Rates

Recent analyses reveal alarming trends in fatal car crashes across cities in Texas and California, highlighting persistent risky driving behaviors.

Texas is the 19th state in the U.S. for fatal car accidents, with 1.3 crashes per 10,000 residents in 2022, resulting in 4,408 deaths.
California ranks as the 28th state, with 1.1 fatal crashes per 10,000 residents and 4,428 deaths in 2022.
Both states saw an increase in fatal accidents during the COVID-19 pandemic, attributed to risky driving behaviors like speeding and alcohol consumption.
Nationally, most cities with high accident rates are in the Southeast, often characterized by smaller populations and geographic hazards.
Despite a decrease in fatalities in 2022, the rates remain higher than they have been in over a decade.