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Lauderhill, FL Car Accident Statistics & Road Danger

NHTSA fatal-crash data (5-year window) | 72,421 residents

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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Lauderhill, FL recorded 38 traffic deaths in 37 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 10.5 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 67/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 67% of ranked US cities (#77 of 122 in Florida, most dangerous first).

Road Danger Score

67/100
Above Avg
Above-Average Road Danger

Traffic Deaths per 100K

10.5
-15% vs avg
per year (national: 12.3)

Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)

37
38 deaths (≈7.6/year)
Government-Verified Data Source: NHTSA FARS (5-Year Window) 5-Year Window (percentile score)

How Dangerous Are the Roads in Lauderhill, Florida?

Lauderhill has a Road Danger Score of 67/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 37 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 38 people — 10.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.

Lauderhill ranks #77 out of 122 ranked cities in Florida and #708 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 67% of ranked US cities.

The most distinctive factor in Lauderhill's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 65% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.

Traffic deaths in Lauderhill fell 27% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.

What’s Behind Lauderhill’s Fatal Crashes

Share of the city’s 37 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.

Crash Factor Fatal Crashes Lauderhill National Avg
Drinking driver involved 0 0.0% 25.9%
Speeding involved 6 16.2% 28.2%
Pedestrian or cyclist involved 12 32.4% 22.5%
Dark / nighttime conditions 24 64.9% 49.8%

Lauderhill Traffic Deaths by Year

Annual traffic fatalities in Lauderhill, Florida from NHTSA FARS. Single-year swings are normal in smaller cities; the Road Danger Score uses the full 5-year window.

YearTraffic Deaths
2024 4
2023 7
2022 12
2021 7
2020 8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the car accident statistics for Lauderhill, Florida?

According to NHTSA FARS data, Lauderhill recorded 37 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 38 traffic deaths — an average of 7.6 deaths per year.

How dangerous are the roads in Lauderhill?

Lauderhill has a Road Danger Score of 67/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 67% of ranked US cities. The city averages 10.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.

What causes fatal car accidents in Lauderhill?

Of Lauderhill's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 0% involved a drinking driver, 16% involved speeding, 32% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 65% happened in dark conditions.

How many people die in car accidents in Lauderhill each year?

An average of 7.6 people per year died in car accidents in Lauderhill over the most recent five-year period (38 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.

Is driving in Lauderhill more dangerous than in other Florida cities?

Lauderhill ranks #77 of 122 ranked Florida cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #708 of 2,153 nationally.

Road Danger in Other Florida Cities

Car accidents in Leesburg
Deaths/100K: 19.1 Danger: 93/100
Car accidents in Lighthouse Point
Deaths/100K: 22.8 Danger: 96/100
Car accidents in Longwood
Deaths/100K: 10.4 Danger: 67/100
Car accidents in Maitland
Deaths/100K: 8.4 Danger: 53/100
Car accidents in Melbourne
Deaths/100K: 20.8 Danger: 95/100
Car accidents in Miami
Deaths/100K: 14.5 Danger: 84/100

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