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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Torrance, CA recorded 28 traffic deaths in 27 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 4.1 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 19/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 19% of ranked US cities (#158 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 Torrance, California?
Torrance has a Road Danger Score of 19/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 27 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 28 people — 4.1 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Torrance ranks #158 out of 220 ranked cities in California and #1,751 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 19% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Torrance's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 59% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Torrance rose 18% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Torrance’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 27 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Torrance | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 6 | 22.2% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 16 | 59.3% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 9 | 33.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 18 | 66.7% | 49.8% |
Torrance Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Torrance, 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 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Torrance, California?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Torrance recorded 27 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 28 traffic deaths — an average of 5.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Torrance?
Torrance has a Road Danger Score of 19/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 19% of ranked US cities. The city averages 4.1 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Torrance?
Of Torrance's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 22% involved a drinking driver, 59% involved speeding, 33% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 67% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Torrance each year?
An average of 5.6 people per year died in car accidents in Torrance over the most recent five-year period (28 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Torrance more dangerous than in other California cities?
Torrance ranks #158 of 220 ranked California cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,751 of 2,153 nationally.