The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported almost 36,640 people in the United States lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes in 2025, which is about 6.7% lower than in 2024. The 2025 fatality rate was 1.10 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.
Knowing who caused the accident is important for claims related to car accident damages. It determines who is responsible to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and property damages.
Insurance companies, police, and courts would refer to a police report, eyewitness accounts, and traffic regulations when handling a car accident case. Relevant evidence can also include damage to the vehicles involved and videos of the accident. [Read more…] about How Fault is Determined in a Car Accident

