Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Brunswick, GA recorded 32 traffic deaths in 31 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 43.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 100/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 100% of ranked US cities (#1 of 70 in Georgia, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Brunswick, Georgia?
Brunswick has a Road Danger Score of 100/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 31 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 32 people — 43.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Brunswick ranks #1 out of 70 ranked cities in Georgia and #1 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 100% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Brunswick's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 61% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Brunswick rose 9% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Brunswick’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 31 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Brunswick | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 6 | 19.4% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 9 | 29.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 10 | 32.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 19 | 61.3% | 49.8% |
Brunswick Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Brunswick, Georgia 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 | 6 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Brunswick, Georgia?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Brunswick recorded 31 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 32 traffic deaths — an average of 6.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Brunswick?
Brunswick has a Road Danger Score of 100/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 100% of ranked US cities. The city averages 43.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Brunswick?
Of Brunswick's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 19% involved a drinking driver, 29% involved speeding, 32% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 61% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Brunswick each year?
An average of 6.4 people per year died in car accidents in Brunswick across 2020–2024 (32 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Brunswick more dangerous than in other Georgia cities?
Brunswick ranks #1 of 70 ranked Georgia cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1 of 2,153 nationally.