In 2023, the death rate from drug overdose in the United States stood at around 29 per 100,000 population, while the death rate from motor vehicle traffic accidents was 12.5 per 100,000 population. Drug overdose, motor vehicle traffic accidents, and falls are the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United States.Â
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