Report: Texas ranks 8th in fatalities related to speeding
Texas has the highest number of speeding fatalities in urban settings, according to a recent study. A new analysis from personal injury lawyers at Munley Law examined fatalities related to speeding in each state.
Overall, for speeding-related deaths in all settings, Texas placed eighth in the United States, with a rate of 5.22 speeding fatalities per 100,000 residents.
“This study emphasizes the ongoing challenge of addressing speeding related fatalities nationwide,” a spokesperson from the law firm said in a statement. “While each state faces unique conditions, the common thread is the undeniable impact of responsible driving behavior on road safety.”
The report shows South Carolina had the highest rate of fatalities caused by speeding crashes with more than nine per 100,000 residents, according to a news release. The other top states with the most fatalities due to speeding included New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana,
Missouri, Louisiana, Alabama, Texas, Arizona and Arkansas. The study found Massachusetts had the lowest rate of speeding related fatalities in the nation with fewer than two per 100,000 residents.
Texas, which placed eighth on the list for overall speeding deaths, had a rate of 5.22 speeding-related fatalities per 100,000 residents.
“Speeding significantly contributes to road fatalities, particularly in states like South Carolina and New Mexico,” the spokesperson said. “These findings serve as a critical reminder of the need for drivers to respect speed limits and drive cautiously to protect themselves and others on the road.”
To determine the states with the highest number of fatalities as a result of speeding, the firm used data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2021 state traffic records. Lawyers then took the “number of speeding related traffic fatalities” and “divided across each state’s population” to get the “speeding fatalities per 100,000” figure, the news release details.