Las Vegas Car Accident Statistics: What Drivers Need to Know

April 3, 2026 | Back to Blog

Las Vegas remains one of Nevada’s highest-risk areas for serious car accidents because it sits inside Clark County, the state’s most populous county and a major tourism hub. Nevada recorded 419 traffic fatalities in 2024, up 3.2% from 2023, according to the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety’s statewide fatal report.

Clark County accounted for 297 of Nevada’s 419 traffic fatalities in 2024, which means roughly 71% of all traffic deaths in the state occurred in Clark County.

Nevada and Las Vegas Traffic Death Trends

Nevada recorded 381 fatal crashes in 2024 that resulted in 419 fatalities.

The state’s traffic deaths have remained elevated over the last decade. Nevada reported 333 fatalities in 2020, 385 in 2021, 416 in 2022, 406 in 2023, and 419 in 2024.

At the national level, NHTSA reported 39,254 traffic deaths in 2024 and a fatality rate of 1.19 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.

Why Las Vegas Drivers Face Higher Risk

Clark County’s share of statewide fatalities is especially important because Las Vegas attracts heavy local traffic, commuter traffic, commercial traffic, and tourism traffic. NDOT describes Nevada’s crash data system as a statewide highway safety information resource used to improve decision-making and reduce deaths and injuries on Nevada roadways.

LVMPD also publishes annual reports and traffic-related public statistics for its jurisdiction, which covers a substantial portion of the Las Vegas valley.

Speeding Remains a Major Factor

Nevada’s traffic safety materials state that the Nevada Speed Management Action Plan found 31% of fatal crashes in Nevada listed speeding as a contributing factor during the studied period.

NHTSA reports that 11,775 people were killed in speed-related crashes in 2023 nationwide, and 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2023 involved speeding.

Impaired Driving Is a Leading Nevada Safety Problem

Zero Fatalities Nevada states that impaired driving is the number one cause of motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities in Nevada and is linked to 47% of total traffic fatalities in the state.

The same Zero Fatalities safety materials report that from 2019 through 2023, Nevada saw 819 impaired-driving fatalities and 735 impaired-driving fatal crashes.

Distracted Driving Still Causes Serious Harm

NHTSA reports that 315,167 people were injured by distracted driving in 2024 nationwide.

Nevada’s distracted-driving crash facts identify distracted driving as contributing to 3.9% of Nevada’s total fatalities in the analyzed dataset.

NHTSA also notes that texting is especially dangerous because it combines visual, manual, and cognitive distraction.

Pedestrian Danger Is a Serious Las Vegas Concern

Zero Fatalities Nevada states that 63% of pedestrian fatalities occur where there is no crosswalk.

That matters in Las Vegas, where pedestrian activity is heavy near the Strip, downtown, large intersections, and entertainment corridors. Nevada’s statewide traffic safety framework specifically includes pedestrian safety as a core emphasis area.

What These Las Vegas Car Accident Statistics Mean

The clearest takeaway is that Las Vegas-area drivers face risk from the same factors that drive serious crashes across Nevada: speeding, impairment, distraction, and pedestrian exposure. Nevada’s 2024 total of 419 traffic fatalities, with 297 in Clark County alone, shows how concentrated the danger is in Southern Nevada.

For injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and families, these numbers also show why it is important to document a crash carefully, seek medical treatment right away, and understand all available insurance and legal options.

Speak With a Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyer

If you were injured in a crash in Las Vegas, accident data can provide context, but your case will still depend on its specific facts, liability evidence, injuries, and insurance coverage. Morris Injury Law helps injured people understand their rights after serious Nevada car accidents. Contact Morris Injury Law today.

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