Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Mobile, AL recorded 154 traffic deaths in 147 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 13.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 79/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 79% of ranked US cities (#22 of 52 in Alabama, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Mobile, Alabama?
Mobile has a Road Danger Score of 79/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 147 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 154 people — 13.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Mobile ranks #22 out of 52 ranked cities in Alabama and #447 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 79% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Mobile's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 32% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Mobile rose 5% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Mobile’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 147 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Mobile | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 43 | 29.3% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 33 | 22.4% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 47 | 32.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 83 | 56.5% | 49.8% |
Mobile Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Mobile, Alabama from NHTSA FARS. Single-year swings are normal in smaller cities; the Road Danger Score uses the full 5-year window.
| Year | Traffic Deaths |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2020 | 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Mobile, Alabama?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Mobile recorded 147 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 154 traffic deaths — an average of 30.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Mobile?
Mobile has a Road Danger Score of 79/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 79% of ranked US cities. The city averages 13.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Mobile?
Of Mobile's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 29% involved a drinking driver, 22% involved speeding, 32% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 57% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Mobile each year?
An average of 30.8 people per year died in car accidents in Mobile over the most recent five-year period (154 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Mobile more dangerous than in other Alabama cities?
Mobile ranks #22 of 52 ranked Alabama cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #447 of 2,153 nationally.