| Data years | 2020-2024[1][2][3][4][5] |
|---|---|
| Deaths in car accidents, 2020-2024 | 1,043[1][2][3][4][5] |
| Deaths in car accidents, 2024 | 247[5] |
| Average annual deaths per 100,000 residents | 9.0[1][2][3][4][5][6] |
| Population, July 1, 2024 (estimate) | 2,385,746[6] |
| 2024 data file | FARS Annual Report File[5] |
Clark County, Nevada recorded 1,043 car accident deaths from 2020 through 2024, including 247 in 2024 alone. Car accidents accounted for 83.8% of the 1,245 all traffic deaths in the county over that five-year span, with 960 fatal crashes involving at least one passenger vehicle during the period.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
On this page, a car accident is any fatal crash involving at least one passenger car, SUV, pickup or van, and the death count includes everyone killed in those crashes, whether they were in the passenger vehicle, in another vehicle, or a nonoccupant. Figures come from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System and Census Bureau population estimates, which together supply the counts and rates shown throughout this page.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
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Car accident deaths in Clark County by year
Car accident deaths in Clark County moved from 165 in 2020 to 185 in 2021, then to 224 in 2022. The count fell slightly to 222 in 2023 before rising to 247 in 2024. Across the five years, 2024 was the highest year with 247 deaths and 2020 was the lowest with 165 deaths. The 2020 to 2024 change was an increase of 82 deaths. All traffic deaths climbed from 195 in 2020 to 293 in 2024, with the share of all traffic deaths occurring in car accidents ranging from 78.4% in 2021 to 86.5% in 2022.[1][2][3][4][5]
| Year | Deaths in car accidents | All traffic deaths | Share in car accidents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 165 | 195 | 84.6% |
| 2021 | 185 | 236 | 78.4% |
| 2022 | 224 | 259 | 86.5% |
| 2023 | 222 | 262 | 84.7% |
| 2024 | 247 | 293 | 84.3% |
Deaths within 30 days in crashes on public roads. 2024 figures come from the FARS Annual Report File and can be revised.
Who died in Clark County car accidents
Among the 1,043 car accident deaths recorded in Clark County from 2020 through 2024, People in cars, SUVs, pickups or vans accounted for 500 deaths, or 47.9% of the total, the largest of the three person categories. People in other vehicles made up 188 deaths, or 18.0%, the smallest category. Nonoccupants (FARS person-type grouping) accounted for 355 deaths, or 34.0%. The counts group deaths by the county where the crash occurred, not by where the people killed lived.[1][2][3][4][5][7]
How the fatal car crashes happened
Among manner of collision categories for the 1,043 car accident deaths, Not a collision with a motor vehicle in transport accounts for 576 deaths, or 55.2%, a majority of the total. This category covers crashes whose first harmful event was not a collision between motor vehicles in transport, such as striking a nonoccupant, a parked vehicle or a fixed object, or a rollover. Among collisions with another motor vehicle in transport, Angle (side impact) crashes account for 306 deaths (29.3% of all car accident deaths), Head-on crashes 77 deaths (7.4%), Rear-end crashes 66 deaths (6.3%) and Sideswipe crashes 15 deaths (1.4%). Other and Unknown manners account for 2 and 1 deaths respectively.[1][2][3][4][5][7]
Time of day and setting
Of the 1,043 car accident deaths recorded from 2020 through 2024, Nighttime (6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m.) crashes account for 599 deaths, or 57.4%, a majority of the total, compared with 444 deaths, or 42.6%, during Daytime (6 a.m. to 5:59 p.m.). By land use, Urban crashes account for 933 deaths, or 89.5%, also a majority, while Rural crashes account for 102 deaths, or 9.8%, and 8 deaths carry an Unknown land use designation. Car accident deaths in crashes that also involved a large truck numbered 65, representing 6.2% of the county's car accident deaths over the period.[1][2][3][4][5]
Car accident death rate compared with Nevada and the United States
Clark County's average annual rate of car accident deaths was 9.0 per 100,000 residents from 2020 through 2024, lower than the Nevada rate of 10.3 and the national rate of 10.5. Among the listed neighboring counties, San Bernardino County, California posted a rate of 15.9 and Mohave County, Arizona posted a rate of 22.2, both higher than Clark County's rate. Among all the areas compared, Mohave County, Arizona had the highest rate at 22.2 and Clark County, Nevada had the lowest at 9.0. This rate reflects average annual deaths per 100,000 residents and does not adjust for miles driven or for visitors to the county.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
| Area | Deaths, 2020-2024 | Average annual deaths per 100,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County, Nevada | 1,043 | 9.0 |
| Nevada | 1,633 | 10.3 |
| United States | 176,219 | 10.5 |
| San Bernardino County, California (neighbor) | 1,746 | 15.9 |
| Mohave County, Arizona (neighbor) | 245 | 22.2 |
Rates divide deaths by the sum of annual Census population estimates, so they show deaths per 100,000 residents per year. They do not adjust for miles driven or for visitors.
Recorded characteristics of all fatal crashes
Looking at all fatal crashes in Clark County, of any vehicle type, as shares of all traffic deaths, At an intersection is the largest recorded characteristic at 506 deaths, or 40.6%. Speeding-related crashes account for 417 deaths (33.5%), Roadway departure 384 deaths (30.8%), Pedestrian involved 364 deaths (29.2%), Motorcycle involved 294 deaths (23.6%), Hit-and-run 162 deaths (13.0%), In a work zone 34 deaths (2.7%) and Driver distraction reported 24 deaths (1.9%), the smallest listed. Because a single crash can carry several recorded characteristics, these shares overlap and do not add to 100%.[1][2][3][4][5]
| Recorded crash characteristic (all fatal crashes) | Deaths, 2020-2024 | Share of all traffic deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding-related | 417 | 33.5% |
| Roadway departure | 384 | 30.8% |
| At an intersection | 506 | 40.6% |
| Pedestrian involved | 364 | 29.2% |
| Motorcycle involved | 294 | 23.6% |
| Hit-and-run | 162 | 13.0% |
| Driver distraction reported | 24 | 1.9% |
| In a work zone | 34 | 2.7% |
A crash can carry several characteristics, so the rows overlap and do not add to 100%. These are recorded characteristics, not findings of fault.
About these figures
These figures come from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, a census of fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes in which a vehicle occupant or nonoccupant dies within 30 days on a public trafficway. Counts are grouped by the county where each crash occurred, not by where the people killed lived. Data for 2020 through 2023 come from FARS Final Files, while the 2024 figures come from the FARS Annual Report File and may change when NHTSA issues the Final File. Rates divide 2020 to 2024 deaths by summed annual Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2025) and multiply by 100,000. FARS covers fatal crashes only, so nonfatal crashes and injuries are not reflected anywhere on this page.[8][6][7]
See also
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