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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Caldwell, ID recorded 28 traffic deaths in 28 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 7.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 50/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 50% of ranked US cities (#5 of 13 in Idaho, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Caldwell, Idaho?
Caldwell has a Road Danger Score of 50/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 28 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 28 people — 7.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Caldwell ranks #5 out of 13 ranked cities in Idaho and #1,078 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 50% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Caldwell's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 32% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Caldwell fell 8% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Caldwell’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 28 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Caldwell | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 6 | 21.4% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 6 | 21.4% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 9 | 32.1% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 13 | 46.4% | 49.8% |
Caldwell Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Caldwell, Idaho 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 | 3 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Caldwell, Idaho?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Caldwell recorded 28 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 28 traffic deaths — an average of 5.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Caldwell?
Caldwell has a Road Danger Score of 50/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 50% of ranked US cities. The city averages 7.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Caldwell?
Of Caldwell's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 21% involved a drinking driver, 21% involved speeding, 32% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 46% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Caldwell each year?
An average of 5.6 people per year died in car accidents in Caldwell over the most recent five-year period (28 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Caldwell more dangerous than in other Idaho cities?
Caldwell ranks #5 of 13 ranked Idaho cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,078 of 2,153 nationally.