This document lists the top ten states with the highest numbers of deaths from debris/litter-caused motor vehicle accidents in 2014, with California having the most at 78 deaths and Texas being second highest with 74 deaths. It also identifies the top five states with the highest chances of death from such accidents per year from 2012-2013, with New Mexico, South Dakota, Kentucky, Kansas, and Oklahoma having the greatest risks. Over 800 Americans die each year in crashes caused by road litter and debris according to the sources cited.

1. Top Deadly, Dangerous States
USA Debris/Litter-Caused Motor Vehicle Accident Deaths, 2014
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2. Top Deadly, Dangerous States
USA Debris/Litter-Caused Motor Vehicle Accident Deaths, 2014
TOP FIVE STATES :
Highest Chances for Death
TOP TEN STATES:
Highest Death Totals
(per year, 2012-2013)
*New Mexico
*South Dakota
*Kentucky
*Kansas
*Oklahoma
(per year, 2012-2013)
*California (78)
*Texas (74)
*New York (37)
*Pennsylvania (36)
*Florida, Michigan (32-tie)
*Georgia (31)
*Illinois (30)
*Indiana (29)
*Wisconsin (27)
Next Five Death Chance States:
*Wisconsin
*Missouri
*Indiana
*Louisiana
*Arkansas
Over 800 Americans DIE EACH YEAR In Crashes from Road Litter and Debris
PLEASE DON’T LITTER!!!!!
Sources: NHTSA, FHWA, CENSUS BUREAU