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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Fort Collins, CO recorded 53 traffic deaths in 51 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 6.2 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 38/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 38% of ranked US cities (#24 of 35 in Colorado, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Fort Collins, Colorado?
Fort Collins has a Road Danger Score of 38/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 51 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 53 people — 6.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Fort Collins ranks #24 out of 35 ranked cities in Colorado and #1,338 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 38% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Fort Collins's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 33% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Fort Collins rose 29% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Fort Collins’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 51 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Fort Collins | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 11 | 21.6% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 14 | 27.5% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 17 | 33.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 25 | 49.0% | 49.8% |
Fort Collins Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Fort Collins, Colorado 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 | 14 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Fort Collins, Colorado?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Fort Collins recorded 51 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 53 traffic deaths — an average of 10.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Fort Collins?
Fort Collins has a Road Danger Score of 38/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 38% of ranked US cities. The city averages 6.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Fort Collins?
Of Fort Collins's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 22% involved a drinking driver, 28% involved speeding, 33% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 49% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Fort Collins each year?
An average of 10.6 people per year died in car accidents in Fort Collins across 2020–2024 (53 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Fort Collins more dangerous than in other Colorado cities?
Fort Collins ranks #24 of 35 ranked Colorado cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,338 of 2,153 nationally.