In 2013, there were 32,719 fatalities in the United States (50 States and the District of Columbia, and excluding Puerto Rico). Traffic fatalities decreased by 3 percent from 2012 to 2013 for the United States as a whole. Figure 1 shows the 2013 traffic fatalities and the percentage change from 2012 for each State, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. New Hampshire and the District of Columbia had the greatest fatality increases from 2012 to 2013 at 25 and 33 percent, respectively, while Wyoming had the greatest decrease at 29 percent. In this fact sheet, the 2013 State traffic data is presented in the following order. * Overview. * State Traffic Fatality Tables: - Table 1: Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rates, by State, 2013; - Table 2: Traffic Fatalities and Percent Change, by State, 1975-2013; - Table 3: Traffic Fatality Rates and Percent Change, by State, 1975-2013; - Table 4: Alcohol Involvement in Fatal Traffic Crashes, by State, 2004 and 2013; - Table 5: Speeding-Related Traffic Fatalities, by Roadway Function Class and State, 2013; - Table 6: Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatalities, by Restraint Use and State, 2013; - Table 7: Motorcyclist Fatalities, by Helmet Use and State 2013; - Table 8: Traffic Fatalities and Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes, by Person Type and State, 2013. * Restraint Use and Motorcycle Helmet Use Laws. (Author/publisher)
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