Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Lincoln, CA recorded 9 traffic deaths in 9 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 3.2 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 14/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 14% of ranked US cities (#178 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 Lincoln, California?
Lincoln has a Road Danger Score of 14/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 9 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 9 people — 3.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Lincoln ranks #178 out of 220 ranked cities in California and #1,860 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 14% of ranked US cities.
What’s Behind Lincoln’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 9 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Lincoln | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 0 | 0.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 3 | 33.3% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 2 | 22.2% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 4 | 44.4% | 49.8% |
Lincoln Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Lincoln, 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 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Lincoln, California?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Lincoln recorded 9 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 9 traffic deaths — an average of 1.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Lincoln?
Lincoln has a Road Danger Score of 14/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 14% of ranked US cities. The city averages 3.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Lincoln?
Of Lincoln's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 0% involved a drinking driver, 33% involved speeding, 22% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 44% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Lincoln each year?
An average of 1.8 people per year died in car accidents in Lincoln over the most recent five-year period (9 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Lincoln more dangerous than in other California cities?
Lincoln ranks #178 of 220 ranked California cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,860 of 2,153 nationally.