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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Clovis, NM recorded 23 traffic deaths in 21 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 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 (#12 of 16 in New Mexico, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Clovis, New Mexico?
Clovis has a Road Danger Score of 76/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 21 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 23 people — 12.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Clovis ranks #12 out of 16 ranked cities in New Mexico 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 Clovis's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 38% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Clovis fell 27% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Clovis’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 21 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Clovis | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 4 | 19.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 7 | 33.3% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 8 | 38.1% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 9 | 42.9% | 49.8% |
Clovis Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Clovis, New Mexico 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 | 2 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Clovis, New Mexico?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Clovis recorded 21 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 23 traffic deaths — an average of 4.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Clovis?
Clovis 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 Clovis?
Of Clovis's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 19% involved a drinking driver, 33% involved speeding, 38% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 43% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Clovis each year?
An average of 4.6 people per year died in car accidents in Clovis over the most recent five-year period (23 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Clovis more dangerous than in other New Mexico cities?
Clovis ranks #12 of 16 ranked New Mexico cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #512 of 2,153 nationally.