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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Stockton, CA recorded 168 traffic deaths in 162 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 10.5 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 67/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 67% of ranked US cities (#44 of 220 in California, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Stockton, California?
Stockton has a Road Danger Score of 67/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 162 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 168 people — 10.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Stockton ranks #44 out of 220 ranked cities in California and #708 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 67% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Stockton's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 43% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Stockton fell 3% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Stockton’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 162 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Stockton | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 43 | 26.5% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 47 | 29.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 70 | 43.2% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 98 | 60.5% | 49.8% |
Stockton Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Stockton, 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 | 35 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2020 | 32 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Stockton, California?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Stockton recorded 162 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 168 traffic deaths — an average of 33.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Stockton?
Stockton has a Road Danger Score of 67/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 67% of ranked US cities. The city averages 10.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Stockton?
Of Stockton's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 27% involved a drinking driver, 29% involved speeding, 43% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 61% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Stockton each year?
An average of 33.6 people per year died in car accidents in Stockton across 2020–2024 (168 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Stockton more dangerous than in other California cities?
Stockton ranks #44 of 220 ranked California cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #708 of 2,153 nationally.