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					Banner collage featuring a young woman driving with a passenger, an infant in a car seat, a person with a glass of alcohol handing over car keys, and two older adults in a carMotor vehicle crashes are a public health concern both in the United States and abroad. In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death, and kill over 100 people every day. However, motor vehicle crash injuries and deaths are preventable. There are proven strategies that can help prevent these injuries and deaths. Whether you are a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian, you can take steps to stay safe on the road.**41,000**
In 2020, almost 41,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the United States. That is more than 110 people killed in crashes every day.**2.1 Million**
There were over 2.1 million emergency department visits for injuries from motor vehicle crashes in 2020.**$430 Billion**
Deaths from crashes in 2020 resulted in over $430 billion in total costs—including medical costs and cost estimates for lives lost.Child PassengersSeat Belts and RestraintsTeen DriversOlder Adult DriversImpaired DrivingDistracted DrivingPedestriansBicyclesMotorcyclesTribal Road SafetyGlobal Road SafetyResources**Special Topic:**
LINCS (Linking Information for Nonfatal Crash Surveillance)**State Fact Sheets:**
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Alcohol-impaired drivingFatal Injury TrendsScreenshot of the WISQARS Provisional Data graph for motor vehicle-related deaths by month and yearView Provisional DataAt-A-GlanceUse this **At-a-Glance** document to see how CDC surveillance, research, and evaluation help keep everyone safe on the road.Download PDF - 1 pageParents Are the KeyTeen Driving: Parents Are the Key**Parents Are the Key** helps parents, pediatricians, and communities keep teen drivers safe on the road.MyMobility PlanMyMobility Plan**MyMobility** can guide you to take action today to help keep yourself—or your loved ones—safe, mobile, and independent tomorrow.MV PICCSMV PICCSThe**Motor Vehicle Prioritizing Interventions and Cost Calculator for States (MV PICCS)** is an interactive calculator which can help state decision makers prioritize and select from a suite of 14 effective motor vehicle injury prevention interventions.
							
					
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