Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Palm Beach Gardens, FL recorded 27 traffic deaths in 27 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 9.2 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 59/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 59% of ranked US cities (#86 of 122 in Florida, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida?
Palm Beach Gardens has a Road Danger Score of 59/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 27 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 27 people — 9.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Palm Beach Gardens ranks #86 out of 122 ranked cities in Florida and #882 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 59% of ranked US cities.
Traffic deaths in Palm Beach Gardens fell 8% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Palm Beach Gardens’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 27 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Palm Beach Gardens | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 0 | 0.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 4 | 14.8% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 6 | 22.2% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 10 | 37.0% | 49.8% |
Palm Beach Gardens Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Palm Beach Gardens, 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 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Palm Beach Gardens recorded 27 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 27 traffic deaths — an average of 5.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Palm Beach Gardens?
Palm Beach Gardens has a Road Danger Score of 59/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 59% of ranked US cities. The city averages 9.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Palm Beach Gardens?
Of Palm Beach Gardens's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 0% involved a drinking driver, 15% involved speeding, 22% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 37% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Palm Beach Gardens each year?
An average of 5.4 people per year died in car accidents in Palm Beach Gardens across 2020–2024 (27 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Palm Beach Gardens more dangerous than in other Florida cities?
Palm Beach Gardens ranks #86 of 122 ranked Florida cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #882 of 2,153 nationally.