Speeding, Impairment, and Distraction: Washington's Leading Causes of Traffic Deaths

Fatality rates calculated per 100,000 residents using Washington's April 1, 2025 population estimate of 8,115,100. Fatality data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Motor Vehicle Crash Data Querying and Reporting Tool (2024). Percentages reflect each behavior's share of Washington's 734 total traffic fatalities recorded in 2024.
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