Seat belts are the difference between a walk-away crash and a fatal one. Unrestrained occupants account for a grim share of valley deaths. Across 2022 and mid-2023, this category accounts for 1,039 crash involvements — 16 fatal and 588 injured.
Crash totals by year
| Measure | 2022 | 2023* | 2024* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People involved | 811 | 228 | — | 1,039 |
| Fatalities | 13 | 3 | — | 16 |
| Injuries | 450 | 138 | — | 588 |
| Alcohol/drug-involved | 69 | 33 | — | 102 |
| Pedestrians | 2 | 0 | — | 2 |
*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
Seat belts are the difference between a walk-away crash and a fatal one. Unrestrained occupants account for a grim share of valley deaths.
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.