Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Turlock, CA recorded 39 traffic deaths in 39 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 10.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 68/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 68% of ranked US cities (#42 of 220 in California, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Turlock, California?
Turlock has a Road Danger Score of 68/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 39 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 39 people — 10.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Turlock ranks #42 out of 220 ranked cities in California and #686 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 68% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Turlock's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 46% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Turlock fell 37% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Turlock’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 39 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Turlock | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 8 | 20.5% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 10 | 25.6% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 18 | 46.2% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 22 | 56.4% | 49.8% |
Turlock Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Turlock, 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 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Turlock, California?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Turlock recorded 39 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 39 traffic deaths — an average of 7.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Turlock?
Turlock has a Road Danger Score of 68/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 68% of ranked US cities. The city averages 10.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Turlock?
Of Turlock's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 21% involved a drinking driver, 26% involved speeding, 46% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 56% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Turlock each year?
An average of 7.8 people per year died in car accidents in Turlock across 2020–2024 (39 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Turlock more dangerous than in other California cities?
Turlock ranks #42 of 220 ranked California cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #686 of 2,153 nationally.