Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Concord, CA recorded 33 traffic deaths in 32 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 5.4 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 31/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 31% of ranked US cities (#124 of 220 in California, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Concord, California?
Concord has a Road Danger Score of 31/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 32 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 33 people — 5.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Concord ranks #124 out of 220 ranked cities in California and #1,491 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 31% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Concord's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 75% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Concord fell 40% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Concord’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 32 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Concord | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 9 | 28.1% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 5 | 15.6% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 14 | 43.8% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 24 | 75.0% | 49.8% |
Concord Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Concord, California 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 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Concord, California?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Concord recorded 32 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 33 traffic deaths — an average of 6.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Concord?
Concord has a Road Danger Score of 31/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 31% of ranked US cities. The city averages 5.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Concord?
Of Concord's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 28% involved a drinking driver, 16% involved speeding, 44% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 75% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Concord each year?
An average of 6.6 people per year died in car accidents in Concord across 2020–2024 (33 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Concord more dangerous than in other California cities?
Concord ranks #124 of 220 ranked California cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,491 of 2,153 nationally.