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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Covington, KY recorded 13 traffic deaths in 11 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 6.3 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 39/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 39% of ranked US cities (#25 of 31 in Kentucky, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Covington, Kentucky?
Covington has a Road Danger Score of 39/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 11 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 13 people — 6.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Covington ranks #25 out of 31 ranked cities in Kentucky and #1,317 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 39% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Covington's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 46% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Covington fell 33% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Covington’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 11 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Covington | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 3 | 27.3% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 0 | 0.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 5 | 45.5% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 5 | 45.5% | 49.8% |
Covington Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Covington, Kentucky 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Covington, Kentucky?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Covington recorded 11 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 13 traffic deaths — an average of 2.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Covington?
Covington has a Road Danger Score of 39/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 39% of ranked US cities. The city averages 6.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Covington?
Of Covington's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 27% involved a drinking driver, 0% involved speeding, 46% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 46% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Covington each year?
An average of 2.6 people per year died in car accidents in Covington over the most recent five-year period (13 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Covington more dangerous than in other Kentucky cities?
Covington ranks #25 of 31 ranked Kentucky cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,317 of 2,153 nationally.