Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Greenwood Village, CO recorded 6 traffic deaths in 5 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 8.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 51/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 51% of ranked US cities (#17 of 35 in Colorado, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Greenwood Village, Colorado?
Greenwood Village has a Road Danger Score of 51/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 5 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 6 people — 8.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Greenwood Village ranks #17 out of 35 ranked cities in Colorado and #1,056 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 51% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Greenwood Village's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 40% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
What’s Behind Greenwood Village’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 5 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Greenwood Village | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 0 | 0.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 2 | 40.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 2 | 40.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 3 | 60.0% | 49.8% |
Greenwood Village Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Greenwood Village, 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Greenwood Village, Colorado?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Greenwood Village recorded 5 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 6 traffic deaths — an average of 1.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Greenwood Village?
Greenwood Village has a Road Danger Score of 51/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 51% of ranked US cities. The city averages 8.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Greenwood Village?
Of Greenwood Village's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 0% involved a drinking driver, 40% involved speeding, 40% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 60% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Greenwood Village each year?
An average of 1.2 people per year died in car accidents in Greenwood Village across 2020–2024 (6 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Greenwood Village more dangerous than in other Colorado cities?
Greenwood Village ranks #17 of 35 ranked Colorado cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,056 of 2,153 nationally.