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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Nogales, AZ recorded 10 traffic deaths in 10 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 10.2 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 66/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 66% of ranked US cities (#27 of 41 in Arizona, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Nogales, Arizona?
Nogales has a Road Danger Score of 66/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 10 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 10 people — 10.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Nogales ranks #27 out of 41 ranked cities in Arizona and #730 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 66% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Nogales's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 50% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Nogales fell 20% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Nogales’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 10 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Nogales | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 4 | 40.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 5 | 50.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 3 | 30.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 3 | 30.0% | 49.8% |
Nogales Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Nogales, Arizona 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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Nogales, Arizona?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Nogales recorded 10 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 10 traffic deaths — an average of 2.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Nogales?
Nogales has a Road Danger Score of 66/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 66% of ranked US cities. The city averages 10.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Nogales?
Of Nogales's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 40% involved a drinking driver, 50% involved speeding, 30% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 30% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Nogales each year?
An average of 2.0 people per year died in car accidents in Nogales over the most recent five-year period (10 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Nogales more dangerous than in other Arizona cities?
Nogales ranks #27 of 41 ranked Arizona cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #730 of 2,153 nationally.