(Number of fatalities)
Excel | CSV | Graphic Version
| Year | Fatalities |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 49,214 |
| 1980 | 55,475 |
| 1985 | 47,199 |
| 1990 | 47,348 |
| 1995 | 44,563 |
| 1998 | 43,848 |
| 1999 | 43,866 |
| 2000 | 44,558 |
NOTE: For 1975, 1980, and 1985 some double counting may be included. The double counting affects about 1 percent of the data and should not impact the trend shown in the chart.
SOURCE: Various sources as cited in U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, National Transportation Statistics 2002 (Washington, DC: 2002).