Total traffic fatalities in the U.S. in 2008: 37,361
51.6% were drivers
20.0% were passengers
14.2% were motorcyclists
12.3% were pedestrians
1.9% were cyclists
32% of the fatalities were alcohol-related (11,773 deaths).
83% of drivers and passengers use seat belts.
There were 23,507 vehicle fatalities where seat belt use was determined. Of these, 12,865 (55%) were not using seat belts.
67% of pickup truck drivers killed were not wearing seat belts; 70% of pickup truck passengers killed were not.
70% of the 342 13-15-year-olds killed were not wearing seat belts.