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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Alachua, FL recorded 18 traffic deaths in 16 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 35.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 99/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 99% of ranked US cities (#2 of 122 in Florida, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Alachua, Florida?
Alachua has a Road Danger Score of 99/100 (High Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 16 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 18 people — 35.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Alachua ranks #2 out of 122 ranked cities in Florida and #12 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 99% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Alachua's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 31% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Alachua fell 50% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Alachua’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 16 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Alachua | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 2 | 12.5% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 1 | 6.2% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 5 | 31.2% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 8 | 50.0% | 49.8% |
Alachua Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Alachua, Florida 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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Alachua, Florida?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Alachua recorded 16 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 18 traffic deaths — an average of 3.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Alachua?
Alachua has a Road Danger Score of 99/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 99% of ranked US cities. The city averages 35.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Alachua?
Of Alachua's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 13% involved a drinking driver, 6% involved speeding, 31% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 50% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Alachua each year?
An average of 3.6 people per year died in car accidents in Alachua over the most recent five-year period (18 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Alachua more dangerous than in other Florida cities?
Alachua ranks #2 of 122 ranked Florida cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #12 of 2,153 nationally.