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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Gulfport, MS recorded 44 traffic deaths in 43 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 12.3 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 76/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 76% of ranked US cities (#14 of 28 in Mississippi, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Gulfport, Mississippi?
Gulfport has a Road Danger Score of 76/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 43 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 44 people — 12.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Gulfport ranks #14 out of 28 ranked cities in Mississippi and #512 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 76% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Gulfport's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 42% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Gulfport fell 29% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Gulfport’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 43 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Gulfport | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 6 | 14.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 12 | 27.9% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 18 | 41.9% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 26 | 60.5% | 49.8% |
Gulfport Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Gulfport, Mississippi 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 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Gulfport, Mississippi?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Gulfport recorded 43 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 44 traffic deaths — an average of 8.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Gulfport?
Gulfport has a Road Danger Score of 76/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 76% of ranked US cities. The city averages 12.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Gulfport?
Of Gulfport's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 14% involved a drinking driver, 28% involved speeding, 42% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 61% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Gulfport each year?
An average of 8.8 people per year died in car accidents in Gulfport across 2020–2024 (44 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Gulfport more dangerous than in other Mississippi cities?
Gulfport ranks #14 of 28 ranked Mississippi cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #512 of 2,153 nationally.