In 2014 there were 32,675 fatalities in the United States (50 States and the District of Columbia, excluding Puerto Rico), a decrease of 1 percent from 2013 (32,894). Figure 1 shows the 2014 traffic fatalities and the percent change from 2013 for each State, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Wyoming and Alaska had the greatest fatality increases from 2013 to 2014 at 72 and 43 percent, while Vermont and New Hampshire had the greatest decreases at 36 and 30 percent, respectively. In this fact sheet, the 2014 State traffic data is presented in the following order. - Overview - State Traffic Fatality Tables • Table 1: Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rates, by State, 2014 • Table 2: Traffic Fatalities and Percent Change, by State, 1975-2014 • Table 3: Traffic Fatality Rates and Percent Change, by State, 1975-2014 • Table 4: Alcohol Involvement in Fatal Traffic Crashes, by State, 2005 and 2014 • Table 5: Speeding-Related Traffic Fatalities, by Roadway Function Class and State, 2014 • Table 6: Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatalities, by Restraint Use and State, 2014 • Table 7: Motorcyclist Fatalities, by Helmet Use and State 2014 • Table 8: Traffic Fatalities and Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes, by Person Type and State, 2014 - Restraint Use and Motorcycle Helmet Use Laws. (Author/publisher)
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