Failure to yield the right of way is the single most common cause of Las Vegas crashes — the driver who pulls out, turns across traffic, or enters an intersection when another vehicle has the right of way. Across 2022 and 2024, this category accounts for 16,648 crash involvements — 68 fatal and 18,109 injured.
Crash totals by year
| Measure | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes | 4,848 | 5,847 | 5,953 | 16,648 |
| Fatalities | 26 | 20 | 22 | 68 |
| Injuries | 4,817 | 6,278 | 7,014 | 18,109 |
What this means
Failure to yield the right of way is the single most common cause of Las Vegas crashes — the driver who pulls out, turns across traffic, or enters an intersection when another vehicle has the right of way.
Methodology & source
Figures are drawn from Las Vegas metro-area crash records for 2022–2024. Counts reflect reported crashes only and may understate true totals. Last updated June 2026.