"A new national crash analysis reveals that while U.S. roadway deaths declined slightly in 2023, the nation's most serious crashes continue to be driven by larger vehicles, dangerous driving behaviors, and repeat demographic risk patterns. The findings come from a detailed review of 2023 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data examined in a new Pegasus Legal Capital study, which explores how today's vehicle fleet and driver choices shape deadly outcomes on U.S. roads."
"The study highlights a continuing shift in U.S. road risk driven by changing vehicle preferences. Light trucks - including pickups, SUVs, and crossovers - were involved in 25,336 fatal crashes, the highest of any vehicle category. Passenger cars followed with 18,778 deadly crashes, reflecting their continued prevalence on the road. Motorcycles made up 6,432 fatal crash involvements, a striking figure given how few motorcycles operate compared to passenger cars and trucks."
In 2023, 40,901 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the United States, down modestly from 42,721 in 2022. Light trucks — including pickups, SUVs, and crossovers — were involved in 25,336 fatal crashes, while passenger cars were involved in 18,778 deadly crashes. Motorcycles accounted for 6,432 fatal crash involvements, large trucks for 5,375, buses for 244, and 2,154 deaths involved unclassified or specialty vehicles. The shift toward heavier, taller vehicles has increased injury severity and pedestrian risk through greater mass and taller front-end designs. Most fatal crashes are linked to preventable driver behaviors and repeat demographic risk patterns.
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