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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Folsom, CA recorded 19 traffic deaths in 17 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 4.4 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 22/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 22% of ranked US cities (#149 of 220 in California, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Folsom, California?
Folsom has a Road Danger Score of 22/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 17 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 19 people — 4.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Folsom ranks #149 out of 220 ranked cities in California and #1,686 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 22% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Folsom's fatal crashes: drinking driver involved — 41% of fatal crashes, versus 26% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Folsom fell 33% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Folsom’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 17 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Folsom | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 7 | 41.2% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 6 | 35.3% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 5 | 29.4% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 7 | 41.2% | 49.8% |
Folsom Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Folsom, 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 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Folsom, California?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Folsom recorded 17 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 19 traffic deaths — an average of 3.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Folsom?
Folsom has a Road Danger Score of 22/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 22% of ranked US cities. The city averages 4.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Folsom?
Of Folsom's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 41% involved a drinking driver, 35% involved speeding, 29% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 41% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Folsom each year?
An average of 3.8 people per year died in car accidents in Folsom over the most recent five-year period (19 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Folsom more dangerous than in other California cities?
Folsom ranks #149 of 220 ranked California cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,686 of 2,153 nationally.