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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Bridgeport, CT recorded 59 traffic deaths in 54 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 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 (#33 of 59 in Connecticut, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Bridgeport, Connecticut?
Bridgeport has a Road Danger Score of 51/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 54 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 59 people — 8.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Bridgeport ranks #33 out of 59 ranked cities in Connecticut 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 Bridgeport's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 35% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Bridgeport fell 0% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Bridgeport’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 54 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Bridgeport | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 14 | 25.9% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 16 | 29.6% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 19 | 35.2% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 30 | 55.6% | 49.8% |
Bridgeport Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Bridgeport, Connecticut 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 | 9 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Bridgeport, Connecticut?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Bridgeport recorded 54 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 59 traffic deaths — an average of 11.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport?
Of Bridgeport's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 26% involved a drinking driver, 30% involved speeding, 35% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 56% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Bridgeport each year?
An average of 11.8 people per year died in car accidents in Bridgeport over the most recent five-year period (59 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Bridgeport more dangerous than in other Connecticut cities?
Bridgeport ranks #33 of 59 ranked Connecticut cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,056 of 2,153 nationally.