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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, North Little Rock, AR recorded 56 traffic deaths in 50 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 17.4 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 90/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 90% of ranked US cities (#7 of 35 in Arkansas, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in North Little Rock, Arkansas?
North Little Rock has a Road Danger Score of 90/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 50 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 56 people — 17.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
North Little Rock ranks #7 out of 35 ranked cities in Arkansas and #208 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 90% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in North Little Rock's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 64% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in North Little Rock fell 10% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind North Little Rock’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 50 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | North Little Rock | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 15 | 30.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 15 | 30.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 16 | 32.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 32 | 64.0% | 49.8% |
North Little Rock Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in North Little Rock, 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 | 12 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in North Little Rock, Arkansas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, North Little Rock recorded 50 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 56 traffic deaths — an average of 11.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in North Little Rock?
North Little Rock has a Road Danger Score of 90/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 90% of ranked US cities. The city averages 17.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in North Little Rock?
Of North Little Rock's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 30% involved a drinking driver, 30% involved speeding, 32% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 64% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in North Little Rock each year?
An average of 11.2 people per year died in car accidents in North Little Rock across 2020–2024 (56 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in North Little Rock more dangerous than in other Arkansas cities?
North Little Rock ranks #7 of 35 ranked Arkansas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #208 of 2,153 nationally.