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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Haines City, FL recorded 22 traffic deaths in 22 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 10.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 68/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 68% of ranked US cities (#75 of 122 in Florida, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Haines City, Florida?
Haines City has a Road Danger Score of 68/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 22 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 22 people — 10.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Haines City ranks #75 out of 122 ranked cities in Florida and #686 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 68% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Haines City's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 59% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Haines City fell 11% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Haines City’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 22 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Haines City | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 5 | 22.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 2 | 9.1% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 5 | 22.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 13 | 59.1% | 49.8% |
Haines City Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Haines City, 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 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Haines City, Florida?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Haines City recorded 22 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 22 traffic deaths — an average of 4.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Haines City?
Haines City has a Road Danger Score of 68/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 68% of ranked US cities. The city averages 10.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Haines City?
Of Haines City's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 23% involved a drinking driver, 9% involved speeding, 23% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 59% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Haines City each year?
An average of 4.4 people per year died in car accidents in Haines City across 2020–2024 (22 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Haines City more dangerous than in other Florida cities?
Haines City ranks #75 of 122 ranked Florida cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #686 of 2,153 nationally.