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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Shreveport, LA recorded 149 traffic deaths in 141 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 17.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 90/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 90% of ranked US cities (#9 of 31 in Louisiana, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Shreveport, Louisiana?
Shreveport has a Road Danger Score of 90/100 (High Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 141 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 149 people — 17.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Shreveport ranks #9 out of 31 ranked cities in Louisiana and #208 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 90% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Shreveport's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 60% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Shreveport fell 0% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Shreveport’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 141 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Shreveport | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 45 | 31.9% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 31 | 22.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 41 | 29.1% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 85 | 60.3% | 49.8% |
Shreveport Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Shreveport, Louisiana 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 | 33 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2020 | 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Shreveport, Louisiana?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Shreveport recorded 141 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 149 traffic deaths — an average of 29.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Shreveport?
Shreveport has a Road Danger Score of 90/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 90% of ranked US cities. The city averages 17.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Shreveport?
Of Shreveport's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 32% involved a drinking driver, 22% involved speeding, 29% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 60% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Shreveport each year?
An average of 29.8 people per year died in car accidents in Shreveport over the most recent five-year period (149 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Shreveport more dangerous than in other Louisiana cities?
Shreveport ranks #9 of 31 ranked Louisiana cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #208 of 2,153 nationally.