Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Colonie Town, NY recorded 32 traffic deaths in 31 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 7.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 50/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 50% of ranked US cities (#39 of 90 in New York, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Colonie Town, New York?
Colonie Town has a Road Danger Score of 50/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 31 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 32 people — 7.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Colonie Town ranks #39 out of 90 ranked cities in New York and #1,078 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 50% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Colonie Town's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 39% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Colonie Town fell 0% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Colonie Town’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 31 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Colonie Town | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 7 | 22.6% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 9 | 29.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 12 | 38.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 20 | 64.5% | 49.8% |
Colonie Town Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Colonie Town, New York 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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Colonie Town, New York?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Colonie Town recorded 31 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 32 traffic deaths — an average of 6.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Colonie Town?
Colonie Town has a Road Danger Score of 50/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 50% of ranked US cities. The city averages 7.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Colonie Town?
Of Colonie Town's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 23% involved a drinking driver, 29% involved speeding, 39% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 65% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Colonie Town each year?
An average of 6.4 people per year died in car accidents in Colonie Town across 2020–2024 (32 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Colonie Town more dangerous than in other New York cities?
Colonie Town ranks #39 of 90 ranked New York cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,078 of 2,153 nationally.