Tailgating leaves no room to stop. These rear-end collisions are rarely fatal but produce a heavy injury toll, especially the soft-tissue and whiplash claims insurers like to minimize. Across 2022 and 2024, this category accounts for 8,415 crash involvements — 1 fatal and 5,891 injured.
Crash totals by year
| Measure | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes | 2,970 | 2,896 | 2,549 | 8,415 |
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 2,032 | 2,005 | 1,854 | 5,891 |
What this means
Tailgating leaves no room to stop. These rear-end collisions are rarely fatal but produce a heavy injury toll, especially the soft-tissue and whiplash claims insurers like to minimize.
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.