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Rincon, GA Car Accident Statistics & Road Danger

NHTSA fatal-crash data (5-year window) | 11,833 residents

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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Rincon, GA recorded 5 traffic deaths in 5 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 8.5 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 54/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 54% of ranked US cities (#59 of 70 in Georgia, most dangerous first).

Road Danger Score

54/100
Above Avg
Near-Average Road Danger

Traffic Deaths per 100K

8.5
-31% vs avg
per year (national: 12.3)

Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)

5
5 deaths (≈1.0/year)
Government-Verified Data Source: NHTSA FARS (5-Year Window) 5-Year Window (percentile score)

How Dangerous Are the Roads in Rincon, Georgia?

Rincon has a Road Danger Score of 54/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 5 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 5 people — 8.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.

Rincon ranks #59 out of 70 ranked cities in Georgia and #991 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 54% of ranked US cities.

What’s Behind Rincon’s Fatal Crashes

Share of the city’s 5 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.

Crash Factor Fatal Crashes Rincon National Avg
Drinking driver involved 1 20.0% 25.9%
Speeding involved 1 20.0% 28.2%
Pedestrian or cyclist involved 1 20.0% 22.5%
Dark / nighttime conditions 2 40.0% 49.8%

Rincon Traffic Deaths by Year

Annual traffic fatalities in Rincon, 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 2
2023 0
2022 3
2021 0
2020 0

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the car accident statistics for Rincon, Georgia?

According to NHTSA FARS data, Rincon recorded 5 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 5 traffic deaths — an average of 1.0 deaths per year.

How dangerous are the roads in Rincon?

Rincon has a Road Danger Score of 54/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 54% of ranked US cities. The city averages 8.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.

What causes fatal car accidents in Rincon?

Of Rincon's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 20% involved a drinking driver, 20% involved speeding, 20% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 40% happened in dark conditions.

How many people die in car accidents in Rincon each year?

An average of 1.0 people per year died in car accidents in Rincon over the most recent five-year period (5 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.

Is driving in Rincon more dangerous than in other Georgia cities?

Rincon ranks #59 of 70 ranked Georgia cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #991 of 2,153 nationally.

Road Danger in Other Georgia Cities

Car accidents in Riverdale
Deaths/100K: 38.1 Danger: 99/100
Car accidents in Rome
Deaths/100K: 27.7 Danger: 98/100
Car accidents in Sandy Springs
Deaths/100K: 5.5 Danger: 31/100
Car accidents in Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan
Deaths/100K: 7.8 Danger: 49/100
Car accidents in Snellville
Deaths/100K: 15.9 Danger: 87/100
Car accidents in St. Marys
Deaths/100K: 5.0 Danger: 26/100

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