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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Hamburg Town, NY recorded 16 traffic deaths in 16 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 6.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 42/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 42% of ranked US cities (#49 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 Hamburg Town, New York?
Hamburg Town has a Road Danger Score of 42/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 16 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 16 people — 6.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Hamburg Town ranks #49 out of 90 ranked cities in New York and #1,251 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 42% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Hamburg Town's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 38% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Hamburg Town rose 50% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Hamburg Town’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 16 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Hamburg Town | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 5 | 31.2% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 5 | 31.2% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 6 | 37.5% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 10 | 62.5% | 49.8% |
Hamburg Town Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Hamburg 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 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Hamburg Town, New York?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Hamburg Town recorded 16 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 16 traffic deaths — an average of 3.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Hamburg Town?
Hamburg Town has a Road Danger Score of 42/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 42% of ranked US cities. The city averages 6.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Hamburg Town?
Of Hamburg Town's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 31% involved a drinking driver, 31% involved speeding, 38% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 63% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Hamburg Town each year?
An average of 3.2 people per year died in car accidents in Hamburg Town over the most recent five-year period (16 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Hamburg Town more dangerous than in other New York cities?
Hamburg Town ranks #49 of 90 ranked New York cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,251 of 2,153 nationally.