In 2020, almost 20,800 light trucks were involved in U.S. fatal traffic crashes, accounting for 38.4 percent of the total fatal crashes recorded. Second highest in number are light trucks, being involved in 20,500 fatal crashes and accounting for 37.8 percent of the total. Motor vehicle crashes and drug overdoses are the leading causes of death among those under the age of 55 in the United States.
Number of vehicles involved in fatal traffic crashes in the United States in 2020
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