Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Hot Springs, AR recorded 36 traffic deaths in 35 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 18.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 93/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 93% of ranked US cities (#4 of 35 in Arkansas, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Hot Springs, Arkansas?
Hot Springs has a Road Danger Score of 93/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 35 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 36 people — 18.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Hot Springs ranks #4 out of 35 ranked cities in Arkansas and #143 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 93% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Hot Springs's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 60% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Hot Springs rose 17% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Hot Springs’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 35 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Hot Springs | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 9 | 25.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 9 | 25.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 8 | 22.9% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 21 | 60.0% | 49.8% |
Hot Springs Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Hot Springs, Arkansas 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 | 10 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Hot Springs, Arkansas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Hot Springs recorded 35 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 36 traffic deaths — an average of 7.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Hot Springs?
Hot Springs has a Road Danger Score of 93/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 93% of ranked US cities. The city averages 18.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Hot Springs?
Of Hot Springs's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 26% involved a drinking driver, 26% involved speeding, 23% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 60% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Hot Springs each year?
An average of 7.2 people per year died in car accidents in Hot Springs across 2020–2024 (36 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Hot Springs more dangerous than in other Arkansas cities?
Hot Springs ranks #4 of 35 ranked Arkansas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #143 of 2,153 nationally.