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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Davie, FL recorded 96 traffic deaths in 95 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 18.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 91/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 91% of ranked US cities (#31 of 122 in Florida, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Davie, Florida?
Davie has a Road Danger Score of 91/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 95 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 96 people — 18.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Davie ranks #31 out of 122 ranked cities in Florida and #186 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 91% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Davie's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 58% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Davie rose 15% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Davie’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 95 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Davie | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 14 | 14.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 15 | 15.8% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 17 | 17.9% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 55 | 57.9% | 49.8% |
Davie Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Davie, 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 | 11 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2020 | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Davie, Florida?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Davie recorded 95 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 96 traffic deaths — an average of 19.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Davie?
Davie has a Road Danger Score of 91/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 91% of ranked US cities. The city averages 18.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Davie?
Of Davie's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 15% involved a drinking driver, 16% involved speeding, 18% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 58% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Davie each year?
An average of 19.2 people per year died in car accidents in Davie across 2020–2024 (96 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Davie more dangerous than in other Florida cities?
Davie ranks #31 of 122 ranked Florida cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #186 of 2,153 nationally.