According to an analysis by The Trace, road rage shootings have surged dramatically in the United States over the past decade. Between 2014 and 2023, the number of people shot in road rage incidents increased more than 400 percent, rising from 92 to 481 victims. In total, angry drivers shot 3,095 people during that period, which averages to nearly one person every day. Shockingly, one in four of those victims—777 individuals—lost their lives due to road rage shootings. These incidents occur across the country, often triggered by collisions or aggressive driving behaviors. The motivations behind these shootings vary, but the consequences are tragically real. For instance, in a case from March 2020, a driver in Sunnyvale, California, fired six shots at another motorist after a minor collision.
Road rage statistics and facts in 2024
- Road Rage Incidents:
- Over a seven-year period, road rage incidents led to:
- 218 murders
- 12,610 injuries
- On average, this translates to around 30 deaths and 1,800 injuries per year attributed to road rage.
- Over a seven-year period, road rage incidents led to:
- Witnessing Road Rage:
- About 92 percent of Americans report witnessing road rage at least once in the past year.
- 89 percent have been victims of road rage incidents, although severe incidents (like physical altercations between drivers) are less common at 6 percent