Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Fontana, CA recorded 127 traffic deaths in 110 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 11.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 73/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 73% of ranked US cities (#34 of 220 in California, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Fontana, California?
Fontana has a Road Danger Score of 73/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 110 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 127 people — 11.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Fontana ranks #34 out of 220 ranked cities in California and #578 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 73% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Fontana's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 39% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Fontana rose 14% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Fontana’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 110 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Fontana | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 27 | 24.5% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 40 | 36.4% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 43 | 39.1% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 72 | 65.5% | 49.8% |
Fontana Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Fontana, 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 | 17 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2020 | 19 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Fontana, California?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Fontana recorded 110 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 127 traffic deaths — an average of 25.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Fontana?
Fontana has a Road Danger Score of 73/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 73% of ranked US cities. The city averages 11.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Fontana?
Of Fontana's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 25% involved a drinking driver, 36% involved speeding, 39% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 66% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Fontana each year?
An average of 25.4 people per year died in car accidents in Fontana across 2020–2024 (127 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Fontana more dangerous than in other California cities?
Fontana ranks #34 of 220 ranked California cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #578 of 2,153 nationally.