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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Tallahassee, FL recorded 114 traffic deaths in 104 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 11.5 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 72/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 72% of ranked US cities (#63 of 122 in Florida, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Tallahassee, Florida?
Tallahassee has a Road Danger Score of 72/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 104 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 114 people — 11.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Tallahassee ranks #63 out of 122 ranked cities in Florida and #599 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 72% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Tallahassee's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 43% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Tallahassee fell 6% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Tallahassee’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 104 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Tallahassee | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 23 | 22.1% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 15 | 14.4% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 45 | 43.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 60 | 57.7% | 49.8% |
Tallahassee Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Tallahassee, 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 | 24 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2020 | 24 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Tallahassee, Florida?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Tallahassee recorded 104 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 114 traffic deaths — an average of 22.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Tallahassee?
Tallahassee has a Road Danger Score of 72/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 72% of ranked US cities. The city averages 11.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Tallahassee?
Of Tallahassee's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 22% involved a drinking driver, 14% involved speeding, 43% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 58% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Tallahassee each year?
An average of 22.8 people per year died in car accidents in Tallahassee across 2020–2024 (114 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Tallahassee more dangerous than in other Florida cities?
Tallahassee ranks #63 of 122 ranked Florida cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #599 of 2,153 nationally.