Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Norwich, CT recorded 14 traffic deaths in 13 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 7.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 44/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 44% of ranked US cities (#43 of 59 in Connecticut, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Norwich, Connecticut?
Norwich has a Road Danger Score of 44/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 13 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 14 people — 7.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Norwich ranks #43 out of 59 ranked cities in Connecticut and #1,208 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 44% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Norwich's fatal crashes: drinking driver involved — 46% of fatal crashes, versus 26% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Norwich fell 33% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Norwich’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 13 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Norwich | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 6 | 46.2% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 6 | 46.2% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 1 | 7.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 4 | 30.8% | 49.8% |
Norwich Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Norwich, 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Norwich, Connecticut?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Norwich recorded 13 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 14 traffic deaths — an average of 2.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Norwich?
Norwich has a Road Danger Score of 44/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 44% of ranked US cities. The city averages 7.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Norwich?
Of Norwich's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 46% involved a drinking driver, 46% involved speeding, 8% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 31% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Norwich each year?
An average of 2.8 people per year died in car accidents in Norwich across 2020–2024 (14 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Norwich more dangerous than in other Connecticut cities?
Norwich ranks #43 of 59 ranked Connecticut cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,208 of 2,153 nationally.