Las Vegas ranks among the most dangerous U.S. metros for people on foot. Wide arterials, long gaps between crosswalks, and low night visibility push pedestrian severity far above ordinary collisions. Across 2022 and mid-2023, this category accounts for 822 crash involvements — 47 fatal and 706 injured.
Crash totals by year
| Measure | 2022 | 2023* | 2024* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People involved | 665 | 157 | — | 822 |
| Fatalities | 41 | 6 | — | 47 |
| Injuries | 570 | 136 | — | 706 |
| Hit-and-run | 0 | 0 | — | 14 |
| Alcohol/drug-involved | 32 | 5 | — | 37 |
*Person- and age-level detail currently runs through mid-2023; 2024 figures will be added when the full-year file is released.
What this means
Las Vegas ranks among the most dangerous U.S. metros for people on foot. Wide arterials, long gaps between crosswalks, and low night visibility push pedestrian severity far above ordinary collisions.
Methodology & source
Figures are drawn from Las Vegas metro-area crash records for 2022–2024 (person- and age-level detail through mid-2023). Counts reflect reported crashes only and may understate true totals. Last updated June 2026.