How many deaths caused by ticks?

Ticks can transmit various diseases to humans, such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and anaplasmosis, which can lead to severe illness and, in some cases, death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that thousands of cases of tick-borne diseases occur each year in the U.S., with a small percentage resulting in fatalities. However, precise numbers for annual tick-related deaths can vary and are often underreported. Overall, while tick-borne diseases are serious, fatalities are relatively rare compared to the total number of cases.