Louisiana Reports Historic Low of Injuries from Vehicle Crashes in 2025
BATON ROUGE, LA—According to data from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, 2025 recorded the fewest injuries from motor vehicle crashes in state history, totaling 54,684.
The report, compiled by the Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation Safety at LSU, indicates that 35,197 crashes resulted in injuries, marking a record low proportion of 25%. The remaining 75% of incidents involved property damage only.
“Wearing your seat belt is the difference-maker that allows you to walk away unhurt from a crash,” said Lisa Freeman, executive director of the Highway Safety Commission.
Despite the overall decline in injury crashes, the report revealed ongoing issues with impaired driving. DWI fatalities increased to 766 in 2025, up from 753 in the previous year.
“Impaired driving remains an issue,” Freeman stated, emphasizing the commission's commitment to combat drunk and drugged driving in Louisiana.
Additional statistics for 2025 include:
- A 13% decline in pedestrian injuries.
- An increase in pedestrian fatalities from 161 to 162.
- A 6% decline in bicycle injuries.
- A decrease in bicycle fatalities from 44 to 40.
- A 7% decline in motorcycle injuries.
- An increase in motorcycle fatalities from 69 to 96.
Authorities continue to monitor trends and work towards improving road safety in the state.