511
people died in tire-related crashes in 2024.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports this national total for crashes involving tire-related factors.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2024 dataU.S. tire facts
Tire Statistics and Facts
Current figures on tire safety, maintenance, market demand, and disposal, gathered in one source-linked reference.
Last updated: August 20, 2026
Every number below links directly to the organization that published it. Dates matter because tire safety and industry figures change over time.
19%
of consumers properly inflate their tires.
That leaves most drivers with room to improve a simple maintenance habit that affects tire wear, fuel use, and safety.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, published 20264,700
additional miles of tire life can come from proper inflation.
This is the agency's estimate of how far regular inflation care can extend the average tire's usable life.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, published 202611¢
per gallon is the potential fuel savings from proper tire inflation.
The amount is an estimate, not a guaranteed saving for every vehicle or driving situation.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, published 2026340.2M
tire units were projected to ship in the United States in 2025.
USTMA's July 2025 forecast put the market above the previous record, underscoring the scale of tire replacement and service demand nationwide.
Source: U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, July 2025 forecast337.3M
tire units shipped in the United States in 2024.
This figure provides the comparison point for the 2025 USTMA forecast.
Source: U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, reported July 20256.5M
tons of rubber tires were generated in the United States in 2018.
EPA's measure covers vehicle tires from passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles, not aviation, industrial, or large-equipment tires.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2018 dataWhat the numbers point to
Small checks can prevent bigger tire problems.
Inflation, tire condition, and the right fitment are practical details, but they are not minor ones. If you are dealing with a leak, visible damage, or a tire that will not hold air, do not make a rushed guess based on a number alone.
Sources and method
Built for clear, careful citation.
This page uses figures published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Each statistic is shown with the reporting period or publication date supplied by its source. Figures are not combined into new estimates.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Tire Safety Ratings and Awareness
- U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, July 2025 U.S. tire shipment forecast
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, vehicle tire material data
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$10 Tire. “Tire Statistics and Facts: U.S. Safety, Use & Disposal.” Updated August 20, 2026. https://10dollartire.com/tire-statistics.