This number changes from year to year and is hard to accurately record especially in undeveloped nations, as some countries do not publish these figures it is impossible to say exactly. However, in 2001 there were an estimated 984,000 deaths resulting from traffic accidents worldwide.
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Approximately 1.35 million people die in road traffic crashes each year, which is about 3,700 deaths every day. The majority of these deaths occur in developing countries and disproportionately affect pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.
Approximately 1.35 million people die each year in car crashes worldwide, making it a leading cause of death globally.
Over 2 million people are injured in motor vehicle crashes nationwide each year.
Around 35,000 people die in traffic-related accidents in the United States each year.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 846 cyclists killed in traffic crashes in the United States in 2019. However, this number can vary by country and region.
There are approximately 6 million car crashes in the United States each year. This includes everything from minor fender-benders to more serious accidents. The number can vary by country and region.