how often do planes crash

On average, plane crashes are very rare events. Globally, there are about 100 or fewer plane crashes annually, and many of these do not involve commercial passenger flights but smaller planes or private jets. For commercial airlines, the odds of a crash are extremely low, approximately 0.000001%, making flying statistically one of the safest modes of transportation. In 2025, data from the U.S. shows around 153 aircraft accidents with 23 fatal incidents, but these include all types of aircraft, not just commercial flights. Most commercial plane crashes occur very infrequently, with the last major commercial crash in the U.S. being in 2009. Overall, the incidence of fatal commercial air travel accidents has decreased significantly over the years despite some high-profile events.