While you will likely be injured in a collision, you will almost always survive. The survival rate for auto accidents is remarkably high, given modern vehicle safety standards like seat belts and airbags, so there should be little reason to fear driving. That means there is only a 0.99% death rate for car crashes.

Who is More Likely to Get in a Car Accident?

Drunk drivers. Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of fatal car accidents, accounting for nearly one-third (31%) of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. ...
Distracted drivers. ...
Speeders. ...
Tired drivers. ...
New parents.