John, driving should not be this deadly:

Across the country, road rage shootings are on the rise. In 2021, an average of 44 people per month were shot and killed or wounded in a road rage shooting—double the pre-pandemic average.

It's yet another clear sign that we need urgent action from our lawmakers to address the gun violence crisis.

This deadly trend deserves our attention—and news outlets across the country are taking note. Read this story about the communities affected by road rage shootings.

Our research found that from 2016 to 2019, roughly one-third of road rage incidents involving a gun resulted in injury or death. By 2021, nearly two-thirds did.

And at the same time, gun sales reached record numbers across the country.

Aggressive driving certainly happens in other countries. But only in the United States is someone shot and wounded or killed every 17 hours in a road rage incident.

The data is clear: With easy access to guns, road rage can turn deadly.

If we're going to demand action to stop this crisis, we need to know what we're up against. Read this story to see how local leaders and survivors are working to stop road rage shootings.

Thank you for being a part of this movement. Together, we can end gun violence—in all forms.

Sarah Burd-Sharps
She/Her/Hers
Senior Director of Research
Everytown for Gun Safety

Read the full report on road rage shootings.