The likelihood of dying in a car crash in the United States is approximately 1 in 95 over a lifetime, which is about a 1.05% chance as of 2023-2025 data. This figure reflects improved safety trends, with fatality rates per 100 million vehicle miles traveled declining in recent years. For example, the fatality rate dropped to about 1.26 in 2023 from 1.34 in 2022 and continued to decrease in early 2025. Daily risks of dying in a car accident are less than 1%, but factors like longer commutes, night driving, and risky behaviors can increase the risk. Overall, car crashes remain a significant cause of death but with improving safety trends.
