Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, West Sacramento, CA recorded 28 traffic deaths in 26 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 9.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 64/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 64% of ranked US cities (#48 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 West Sacramento, California?
West Sacramento has a Road Danger Score of 64/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 26 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 28 people — 9.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
West Sacramento ranks #48 out of 220 ranked cities in California and #773 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 64% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in West Sacramento's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 54% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in West Sacramento fell 9% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind West Sacramento’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 26 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | West Sacramento | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 10 | 38.5% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 14 | 53.8% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 11 | 42.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 14 | 53.8% | 49.8% |
West Sacramento Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in West Sacramento, 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 | 3 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for West Sacramento, California?
According to NHTSA FARS data, West Sacramento recorded 26 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 West Sacramento?
West Sacramento has a Road Danger Score of 64/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 64% of ranked US cities. The city averages 9.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in West Sacramento?
Of West Sacramento's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 39% involved a drinking driver, 54% involved speeding, 42% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 54% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in West Sacramento each year?
An average of 5.6 people per year died in car accidents in West Sacramento over the most recent five-year period (28 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in West Sacramento more dangerous than in other California cities?
West Sacramento ranks #48 of 220 ranked California cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #773 of 2,153 nationally.