Key Takeaways Lifetime odds of dying in a U.S. car crash are about 1 in 95. Vehicle-to-vehicle collisions caused 43% of traffic deaths in 2022. Single-vehicle crashes caused about 26% of motor vehicle fatalities. About 77% of U.S. drivers experience at least one crash in their lifetime. Indiana allows families to file wrongful death claims after fatal crashes. Car accidents are one of the most common causes of accidental death in the U.S., and for Indiana drivers, the risks are more serious than many r...