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[Gernee20]

How big is the problem of crash-related injuries and deaths to drivers and passengers?
photo: girl putting on a seatbelt
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among those aged 1-54 in the U.S.1 Most crash-related deaths in the United States occur to drivers and passengers.2

For adults and older children (who are big enough for seat belts to fit properly), seat belt use is one of the most effective ways to save lives and reduce injuries in crashes.3 Yet millions do not buckle up on every trip.4

Deaths

A total of 22,697 drivers and passengers in passenger vehicles died in motor vehicle crashes in 2018.2
More than half (range: 51%-60%) of teens (13-19 years) and adults aged 20-44 years who died in crashes in 2018 were not buckled up at the time of the crash.2
Injuries

More than 2.2 million drivers and passengers were treated in emergency department as the result of being injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2018.1
Young adult drivers and passengers (18-24) have the highest crash-related non-fatal injury rates of all adults.1,5
Costs

Non-fatal crash injuries to drivers and passengers resulted in almost $62 billion in lifetime medical and work loss costs in 2017.6