Las Vegas Traffic Deaths Exceed Goal
Despite aiming for less than 125 deaths on Las Vegas roadways in 2025, the latest data from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police shows that this mark has been surpassed, with 127 people killed in traffic-related crashes as of October 12.
This number is up from the 123 people who died at the same time last year. A recent deadly crash occurred on Sunday before 9 a.m. at the Ann Road and El Capitan Way intersection, involving a car and a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed.
According to Metro Police, the car was crossing from a posted stop sign heading north on El Capitan through the intersection with Ann Road when the motorcycle hit the back of the car. Police do not suspect impairment by the driver of the car.
No impairment is suspected for the car's driver.
The goal of reducing traffic deaths to less than 125 this year has not been met, with the current total exceeding this target.
Author's summary: Las Vegas traffic deaths surpass goal of 125 in 2025.