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Suwanee, GA Car Accident Statistics & Road Danger

NHTSA fatal-crash data (5-year window) | 23,585 residents

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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Suwanee, GA recorded 14 traffic deaths in 12 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 11.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 74/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 74% of ranked US cities (#50 of 70 in Georgia, most dangerous first).

Road Danger Score

74/100
Above Avg
Above-Average Road Danger

Traffic Deaths per 100K

11.9
-4% vs avg
per year (national: 12.3)

Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)

12
14 deaths (≈2.8/year)
Government-Verified Data Source: NHTSA FARS (5-Year Window) 5-Year Window (percentile score)

How Dangerous Are the Roads in Suwanee, Georgia?

Suwanee has a Road Danger Score of 74/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 12 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 14 people — 11.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.

Suwanee ranks #50 out of 70 ranked cities in Georgia and #556 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 74% of ranked US cities.

The most distinctive factor in Suwanee's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 42% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.

Traffic deaths in Suwanee fell 17% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.

What’s Behind Suwanee’s Fatal Crashes

Share of the city’s 12 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.

Crash Factor Fatal Crashes Suwanee National Avg
Drinking driver involved 1 8.3% 25.9%
Speeding involved 5 41.7% 28.2%
Pedestrian or cyclist involved 2 16.7% 22.5%
Dark / nighttime conditions 5 41.7% 49.8%

Suwanee Traffic Deaths by Year

Annual traffic fatalities in Suwanee, 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 3
2023 2
2022 3
2021 2
2020 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the car accident statistics for Suwanee, Georgia?

According to NHTSA FARS data, Suwanee recorded 12 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 14 traffic deaths — an average of 2.8 deaths per year.

How dangerous are the roads in Suwanee?

Suwanee has a Road Danger Score of 74/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 74% of ranked US cities. The city averages 11.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.

What causes fatal car accidents in Suwanee?

Of Suwanee's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 8% involved a drinking driver, 42% involved speeding, 17% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 42% happened in dark conditions.

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

An average of 2.8 people per year died in car accidents in Suwanee over the most recent five-year period (14 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.

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

Suwanee ranks #50 of 70 ranked Georgia cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #556 of 2,153 nationally.

Road Danger in Other Georgia Cities

Car accidents in Thomasville
Deaths/100K: 21.7 Danger: 95/100
Car accidents in Valdosta
Deaths/100K: 15.7 Danger: 87/100
Car accidents in Vidalia
Deaths/100K: 13.1 Danger: 80/100
Car accidents in Villa Rica
Deaths/100K: 18.8 Danger: 92/100
Car accidents in Warner Robins
Deaths/100K: 8.4 Danger: 53/100
Car accidents in Waycross
Deaths/100K: 32.2 Danger: 99/100

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