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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Falmouth, MA recorded 13 traffic deaths in 13 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 7.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 49/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 49% of ranked US cities (#41 of 116 in Massachusetts, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Falmouth, Massachusetts?
Falmouth has a Road Danger Score of 49/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 13 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 13 people — 7.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Falmouth ranks #41 out of 116 ranked cities in Massachusetts and #1,099 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 49% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Falmouth's fatal crashes: drinking driver involved — 39% of fatal crashes, versus 26% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Falmouth fell 40% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Falmouth’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 13 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Falmouth | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 5 | 38.5% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 2 | 15.4% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 2 | 15.4% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 6 | 46.2% | 49.8% |
Falmouth Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Falmouth, Massachusetts 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 | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Falmouth, Massachusetts?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Falmouth recorded 13 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 Falmouth?
Falmouth has a Road Danger Score of 49/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 49% of ranked US cities. The city averages 7.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Falmouth?
Of Falmouth's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 39% involved a drinking driver, 15% involved speeding, 15% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 46% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Falmouth each year?
An average of 2.6 people per year died in car accidents in Falmouth over the most recent five-year period (13 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Falmouth more dangerous than in other Massachusetts cities?
Falmouth ranks #41 of 116 ranked Massachusetts cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,099 of 2,153 nationally.