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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Ocala, FL recorded 78 traffic deaths in 76 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 22.3 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 96/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 96% of ranked US cities (#13 of 122 in Florida, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Ocala, Florida?
Ocala has a Road Danger Score of 96/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 76 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 78 people — 22.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Ocala ranks #13 out of 122 ranked cities in Florida and #78 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 96% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Ocala's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 46% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Ocala fell 19% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Ocala’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 76 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Ocala | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 8 | 10.5% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 6 | 7.9% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 35 | 46.1% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 37 | 48.7% | 49.8% |
Ocala Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Ocala, 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 | 15 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Ocala, Florida?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Ocala recorded 76 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 78 traffic deaths — an average of 15.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Ocala?
Ocala has a Road Danger Score of 96/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 96% of ranked US cities. The city averages 22.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Ocala?
Of Ocala's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 11% involved a drinking driver, 8% involved speeding, 46% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 49% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Ocala each year?
An average of 15.6 people per year died in car accidents in Ocala across 2020–2024 (78 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Ocala more dangerous than in other Florida cities?
Ocala ranks #13 of 122 ranked Florida cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #78 of 2,153 nationally.