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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Elmira, NY recorded 12 traffic deaths in 11 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 9.2 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 59/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 59% of ranked US cities (#30 of 90 in New York, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Elmira, New York?
Elmira has a Road Danger Score of 59/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 11 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 12 people — 9.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Elmira ranks #30 out of 90 ranked cities in New York and #882 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 59% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Elmira's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 55% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Elmira fell 67% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Elmira’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 11 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Elmira | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 2 | 18.2% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 6 | 54.5% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 5 | 45.5% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 5 | 45.5% | 49.8% |
Elmira Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Elmira, 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Elmira, New York?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Elmira recorded 11 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 12 traffic deaths — an average of 2.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Elmira?
Elmira has a Road Danger Score of 59/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 59% of ranked US cities. The city averages 9.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Elmira?
Of Elmira's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 18% involved a drinking driver, 55% involved speeding, 46% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 46% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Elmira each year?
An average of 2.4 people per year died in car accidents in Elmira over the most recent five-year period (12 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Elmira more dangerous than in other New York cities?
Elmira ranks #30 of 90 ranked New York cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #882 of 2,153 nationally.