Car Accidents in Dallas, GA: Road Danger Statistics

NHTSA fatal-crash data 2020–2024 | 15,276 residents

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 from 2020 to 2024 — 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

98/100
Above Avg
High Road Danger

Traffic Deaths per 100K

31.4
+155% vs avg
per year (national: 12.3)

Fatal Crashes 2020–2024

22
24 deaths (≈4.8/year)
Government-Verified Data Source: NHTSA FARS 2020–2024 5-Year Window (percentile score)

How Dangerous Are the Roads in Dallas, Georgia?

Dallas has a Road Danger Score of 98/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, 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 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.

What’s Behind Dallas’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)

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.

YearTraffic Deaths
2024 5
2023 8
2022 2
2021 3
2020 6

Frequently Asked Questions

How many fatal car accidents happen in Dallas, Georgia?

According to NHTSA FARS data, Dallas recorded 22 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, 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 in 2020–2024, 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 across 2020–2024 (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.

Road Danger in Other Georgia Cities

Car accidents in Dalton
Deaths/100K: 16.8 Danger: 89/100
Car accidents in Decatur
Deaths/100K: 71.3 Danger: 100/100
Car accidents in Doraville
Deaths/100K: 33.2 Danger: 99/100
Car accidents in Douglas
Deaths/100K: 33.9 Danger: 99/100
Car accidents in Douglasville
Deaths/100K: 15.3 Danger: 86/100
Car accidents in Duluth
Deaths/100K: 8.0 Danger: 51/100

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