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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Tarpon Springs, FL recorded 15 traffic deaths in 15 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 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 (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Tarpon Springs, Florida?
Tarpon Springs has a Road Danger Score of 72/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 15 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 15 people — 11.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 47% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Tarpon Springs fell 29% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Tarpon Springs’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 15 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Tarpon Springs | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 1 | 6.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 1 | 6.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 7 | 46.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 8 | 53.3% | 49.8% |
Tarpon Springs Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Tarpon Springs, 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Tarpon Springs, Florida?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Tarpon Springs recorded 15 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 15 traffic deaths — an average of 3.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Tarpon Springs?
Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs?
Of Tarpon Springs's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 7% involved a drinking driver, 7% involved speeding, 47% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 53% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Tarpon Springs each year?
An average of 3.0 people per year died in car accidents in Tarpon Springs over the most recent five-year period (15 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Tarpon Springs more dangerous than in other Florida cities?
Tarpon Springs ranks #63 of 122 ranked Florida cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #599 of 2,153 nationally.