Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, San Fernando, CA recorded 8 traffic deaths in 7 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 6.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 43/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 43% of ranked US cities (#98 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 San Fernando, California?
San Fernando has a Road Danger Score of 43/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 7 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 8 people — 6.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
San Fernando ranks #98 out of 220 ranked cities in California and #1,230 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 43% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in San Fernando's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 86% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
What’s Behind San Fernando’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 7 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | San Fernando | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 2 | 28.6% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 3 | 42.9% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 3 | 42.9% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 6 | 85.7% | 49.8% |
San Fernando Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in San Fernando, 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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for San Fernando, California?
According to NHTSA FARS data, San Fernando recorded 7 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 8 traffic deaths — an average of 1.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in San Fernando?
San Fernando has a Road Danger Score of 43/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 43% of ranked US cities. The city averages 6.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in San Fernando?
Of San Fernando's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 29% involved a drinking driver, 43% involved speeding, 43% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 86% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in San Fernando each year?
An average of 1.6 people per year died in car accidents in San Fernando over the most recent five-year period (8 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in San Fernando more dangerous than in other California cities?
San Fernando ranks #98 of 220 ranked California cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,230 of 2,153 nationally.