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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Fremont, CA recorded 63 traffic deaths in 61 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 5.6 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 33/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 33% of ranked US cities (#120 of 220 in California, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Fremont, California?
Fremont has a Road Danger Score of 33/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 61 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 63 people — 5.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Fremont ranks #120 out of 220 ranked cities in California and #1,447 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 33% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Fremont's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 44% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Fremont rose 17% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Fremont’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 61 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Fremont | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 15 | 24.6% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 27 | 44.3% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 23 | 37.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 34 | 55.7% | 49.8% |
Fremont Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Fremont, 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 | 11 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2020 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Fremont, California?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Fremont recorded 61 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 63 traffic deaths — an average of 12.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Fremont?
Fremont has a Road Danger Score of 33/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 33% of ranked US cities. The city averages 5.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Fremont?
Of Fremont's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 25% involved a drinking driver, 44% involved speeding, 38% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 56% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Fremont each year?
An average of 12.6 people per year died in car accidents in Fremont across 2020–2024 (63 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Fremont more dangerous than in other California cities?
Fremont ranks #120 of 220 ranked California cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,447 of 2,153 nationally.