Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Pomona, CA recorded 108 traffic deaths in 101 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 15.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 86/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 86% of ranked US cities (#12 of 220 in California, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Pomona, California?
Pomona has a Road Danger Score of 86/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 101 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 108 people — 15.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Pomona ranks #12 out of 220 ranked cities in California and #295 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 86% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Pomona's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 78% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Pomona rose 64% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Pomona’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 101 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Pomona | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 22 | 21.8% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 26 | 25.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 39 | 38.6% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 79 | 78.2% | 49.8% |
Pomona Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Pomona, 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 | 24 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 18 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Pomona, California?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Pomona recorded 101 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 108 traffic deaths — an average of 21.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Pomona?
Pomona has a Road Danger Score of 86/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 86% of ranked US cities. The city averages 15.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Pomona?
Of Pomona's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 22% involved a drinking driver, 26% involved speeding, 39% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 78% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Pomona each year?
An average of 21.6 people per year died in car accidents in Pomona across 2020–2024 (108 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Pomona more dangerous than in other California cities?
Pomona ranks #12 of 220 ranked California cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #295 of 2,153 nationally.