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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA data, the most dangerous city to drive in in District of Columbia is Washington Metropolitan, DC with 5.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year (2020–2024; Road Danger Score 33/100), vs a US average of 12.3.
Highest Traffic-Fatality Rates in District of Columbia
Cities ranked by Road Danger Score — 5-year traffic deaths per 100,000 residents from NHTSA FARS.
| # | City | Danger Score | Deaths per 100K/yr | Deaths 2020–2024 | Alcohol % | Speeding % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Metropolitan | 33/100 | 5.7 | 200 | 24% | 40% |