The most dangerous jobs in America in 2025, based on fatal injury rates per 100,000 workers, are:
- Logging workers: 98.9 to 111 fatal injuries per 100,000 workers, the deadliest job due to falling trees, flying objects, heavy machinery, and falls.
- Fishing and hunting workers: 86.9 fatal injuries per 100,000 workers, risky due to hazardous equipment, rough conditions, and transportation incidents.
- Roofers: 41.8 to 57.5 fatal injuries per 100,000 workers, dangerous because of high work elevations, fall risks, and poor weather.
- Refuse and recyclable material collectors: 41.4 fatal injuries per 100,000 workers, hazards include road crashes, heavy machinery, and waste exposure.
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers: about 26.8 fatal injuries per 100,000 workers, risks driven by long hours, fatigue, road crashes.
- Other high-risk industries include agriculture, transportation and warehousing, and construction, all with significant fatality rates linked to falls, vehicle incidents, and heavy equipment.
Transportation incidents cause over one-third of all workplace deaths, making road safety a critical focus for prevention. Equipment contact, falls, and vehicle accidents are the leading causes across these occupations. These jobs typically involve hazardous environments, heavy machinery, and isolated work conditions contributing to their high danger levels.
