Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Dallas, GA recorded 24 traffic deaths in 22 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 31.4 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 98/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 98% of ranked US cities (#12 of 70 in Georgia, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Dallas, Georgia?
Dallas has a Road Danger Score of 98/100 (High Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 22 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 24 people — 31.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Dallas ranks #12 out of 70 ranked cities in Georgia and #34 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 98% of ranked US cities.
Traffic deaths in Dallas rose 44% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Dallas’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 22 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Dallas | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 3 | 13.6% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 7 | 31.8% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 0 | 0.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 8 | 36.4% | 49.8% |
Dallas Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Dallas, 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 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Dallas, Georgia?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Dallas recorded 22 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 24 traffic deaths — an average of 4.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Dallas?
Dallas has a Road Danger Score of 98/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 98% of ranked US cities. The city averages 31.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Dallas?
Of Dallas's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 14% involved a drinking driver, 32% involved speeding, 0% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 36% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Dallas each year?
An average of 4.8 people per year died in car accidents in Dallas over the most recent five-year period (24 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Dallas more dangerous than in other Georgia cities?
Dallas ranks #12 of 70 ranked Georgia cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #34 of 2,153 nationally.