Key facts
- Speeding and impaired driving result in tens of thousands of deaths annually in the U.S.
- These preventable choices carry a significant economic cost.
- The total cost associated with speeding and impaired driving is estimated at $1.77 trillion.
A new report, titled 'The $1.77 Trillion Wreck,' highlights the severe consequences of speeding and impaired driving in the United States. The data reveals that these behaviors lead to tens of thousands of fatalities each year. Beyond the human toll, these actions impose a staggering economic burden, estimated at $1.77 trillion. The report frames these incidents not as unavoidable tragedies but as preventable choices that fuel a significant crisis.