An estimated 9,330 people died from traffic crashes in the first three months of 2023 compared to 9,645 in the first quarter of 2022. (NHTSA)
We can analyze trends and use other statistics to make an informed estimate. Historical data up to 2011 shows a decline in total traffic crashes over the years.
Considering an average of eight teens dying from motor vehicle injuries per day, the total number of teens potentially killed annually is close to 2,920.
Furthermore, given that teens are only a portion of the fatalities, and assuming that the trend has been relatively stable, it would be a reasonable estimate to say that the total fatalities in 2022 would be several times higher than the number of teen deaths, likely exceeding 20 teens killed per day in the U.S.