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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, New Haven, CT recorded 89 traffic deaths in 86 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 13.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 79/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 79% of ranked US cities (#10 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 New Haven, Connecticut?
New Haven has a Road Danger Score of 79/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 86 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 89 people — 13.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
New Haven ranks #10 out of 59 ranked cities in Connecticut and #447 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 79% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in New Haven's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 44% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in New Haven fell 29% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind New Haven’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 86 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | New Haven | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 20 | 23.3% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 19 | 22.1% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 38 | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 56 | 65.1% | 49.8% |
New Haven Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in New Haven, 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 | 15 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2020 | 18 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for New Haven, Connecticut?
According to NHTSA FARS data, New Haven recorded 86 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 89 traffic deaths — an average of 17.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in New Haven?
New Haven has a Road Danger Score of 79/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 79% of ranked US cities. The city averages 13.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in New Haven?
Of New Haven's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 23% involved a drinking driver, 22% involved speeding, 44% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 65% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in New Haven each year?
An average of 17.8 people per year died in car accidents in New Haven over the most recent five-year period (89 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in New Haven more dangerous than in other Connecticut cities?
New Haven ranks #10 of 59 ranked Connecticut cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #447 of 2,153 nationally.