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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Daytona Beach, FL recorded 108 traffic deaths in 102 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 28.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 98/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 98% of ranked US cities (#7 of 122 in Florida, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Daytona Beach, Florida?
Daytona Beach has a Road Danger Score of 98/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 102 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 108 people — 28.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Daytona Beach ranks #7 out of 122 ranked cities in Florida and #34 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 98% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Daytona Beach's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 33% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Daytona Beach fell 37% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Daytona Beach’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 102 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Daytona Beach | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 11 | 10.8% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 11 | 10.8% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 34 | 33.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 56 | 54.9% | 49.8% |
Daytona Beach Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Daytona Beach, 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 | 14 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2020 | 27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Daytona Beach, Florida?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Daytona Beach recorded 102 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 108 traffic deaths — an average of 21.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Daytona Beach?
Daytona Beach has a Road Danger Score of 98/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 98% of ranked US cities. The city averages 28.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Daytona Beach?
Of Daytona Beach's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 11% involved a drinking driver, 11% involved speeding, 33% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 55% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Daytona Beach each year?
An average of 21.6 people per year died in car accidents in Daytona Beach across 2020–2024 (108 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Daytona Beach more dangerous than in other Florida cities?
Daytona Beach ranks #7 of 122 ranked Florida cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #34 of 2,153 nationally.