Waymo - Autonomous Driving Cars - Autonomous Driving Vehicles - Ride-Hailing

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  • 1.35 million

The number of people who die each year globally due to vehicle traffic accidents

  • 36096

2019 U.S. road traffic accident death toll

  • 94%

Percentage of traffic accidents related to human error in the United States

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Summary
Every year, approximately 1.35 million people die globally due to vehicle traffic accidents. In the United States alone, the number of fatalities from road traffic accidents in 2019 was 36,096. A significant majority, about 94%, of these accidents are attributed to human error. This highlights the critical role that driver behavior plays in road safety and the potential for improving traffic safety through better education and awareness.