Replication Data for: Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System: Top Ten Leading Causes of Death in the U.S. for Ages 1-44 from 1981-2022; Unintentional Injury Deaths in the U.S. for Ages 1-44 from 1981-2022

Injuries and violence affect everyone, regardless of age, race, or economic status. In the first half of life, more Americans die from injuries and violence — such as motor vehicle crashes, suicide, or homicides — than from any other cause, including cancer, HIV, or the flu. This makes injury the leading cause of death among persons aged 1-44.