Car Accidents in Georgia: Road Danger by City

NHTSA fatal-crash data 2020–2024 | 70 ranked cities

Quick answer

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA data, Georgia recorded 8,276 traffic deaths in 7,673 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 15.2 per 100,000 residents per year, ranking #16 of 50 states (most dangerous first); the US average is 12.3.

Traffic Deaths 2020–2024

8,276
7,673 fatal crashes

Deaths per 100K per Year

15.2
+23% vs avg
national: 12.3

State Rank

#16/50
most dangerous first

Georgia Traffic Deaths by Year

The Most Dangerous Georgia Cities to Drive In

All 70 ranked Georgia cities by Road Danger Score (5-year traffic deaths per 100,000 residents, most dangerous first).

# City Danger Score Deaths (2020–2024) Deaths per 100K/yr
1 Decatur 100/100 86 71.3
2 Covington 100/100 38 51.3
3 Cedartown 100/100 25 48.4
4 Brunswick 100/100 32 43.7
5 Conyers 100/100 42 41.4
6 Cartersville 99/100 52 40.7
7 Moultrie 99/100 28 38.5
8 Riverdale 99/100 30 38.1
9 Douglas 99/100 20 33.9
10 Doraville 99/100 18 33.2
11 Waycross 99/100 22 32.2
12 Norcross 98/100 29 31.8
13 Dallas 98/100 24 31.4
14 Cordele 98/100 15 29.3
15 Marietta 98/100 92 29.0
16 Milledgeville 98/100 23 28.2
17 Rome 98/100 53 27.7
18 Lawrenceville 98/100 43 27.6
19 Griffin 97/100 31 25.6
20 Calhoun 96/100 21 23.9
21 Fairburn 96/100 20 23.8
22 Thomasville 95/100 20 21.7
23 Lilburn 95/100 17 20.7
24 Albany 94/100 68 20.6
25 Fayetteville 94/100 21 20.5
26 Mcdonough 93/100 32 19.3
27 Villa Rica 92/100 18 18.8
28 Statesboro 91/100 31 17.8
29 Garden City 90/100 9 17.4
30 Monroe 90/100 14 17.2
31 Acworth 90/100 19 17.0
32 Atlanta 90/100 424 17.0
33 Jefferson 89/100 14 16.8
34 Dalton 89/100 29 16.8
35 Bainbridge 89/100 12 16.7
36 Kingsland 88/100 17 16.1
37 Snellville 87/100 18 15.9
38 Valdosta 87/100 43 15.7
39 Carrollton 87/100 22 15.6
40 Douglasville 86/100 31 15.3
41 Loganville 85/100 13 15.0
42 Americus 83/100 11 14.2
43 Pooler 81/100 21 13.6
44 Newnan 80/100 30 13.1
45 Fort Oglethorpe 80/100 7 13.1
46 Vidalia 80/100 7 13.1
47 Clarkston 78/100 9 12.6
48 Port Wentworth 78/100 10 12.6
49 Winder 75/100 12 11.9
50 Suwanee 74/100 14 11.9
51 Columbus 74/100 119 11.8
52 Locust Grove 73/100 7 11.7
53 Woodstock 73/100 23 11.6
54 Canton 72/100 22 11.6
55 Richmond Hill 72/100 11 11.5
56 Chamblee 64/100 16 9.9
57 East Point 61/100 18 9.4
58 Perry 56/100 11 8.7
59 Rincon 54/100 5 8.5
60 Warner Robins 53/100 36 8.4
61 Flowery Branch 52/100 5 8.1
62 Duluth 51/100 13 8.0
63 Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan 49/100 94 7.8
64 Hinesville 41/100 12 6.6
65 Kennesaw 33/100 10 5.7
66 Sandy Springs 31/100 29 5.5
67 Peachtree City 30/100 11 5.4
68 St. Marys 26/100 5 5.0
69 Holly Springs 25/100 5 4.8
70 Dunwoody 18/100 10 3.9

Frequently Asked Questions

How many car accidents happen in Georgia?

NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System recorded 7,673 fatal car accidents in Georgia from 2020 to 2024, killing 8,276 people — an average of 1,655 traffic deaths per year.

How dangerous are Georgia roads compared to other states?

Georgia averages 15.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, ranking #16 of 50 states (most dangerous first). The US average is 12.3 per 100,000.

What causes fatal car accidents in Georgia?

Of Georgia's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 19% involved a drinking driver, 22% involved speeding, and 52% happened in dark conditions.

Which Georgia city is the most dangerous to drive in?

Among ranked Georgia cities, Decatur has the highest Road Danger Score (100/100) at 71.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year.

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