Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Harrison Town, NY recorded 12 traffic deaths in 10 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 7.6 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 48/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 48% of ranked US cities (#41 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 Harrison Town, New York?
Harrison Town has a Road Danger Score of 48/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 10 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 12 people — 7.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Harrison Town ranks #41 out of 90 ranked cities in New York and #1,121 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 48% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Harrison Town's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 60% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Harrison Town fell 40% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Harrison Town’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 10 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Harrison Town | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 3 | 30.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 6 | 60.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 3 | 30.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 7 | 70.0% | 49.8% |
Harrison Town Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Harrison 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Harrison Town, New York?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Harrison Town recorded 10 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 12 traffic deaths — an average of 2.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Harrison Town?
Harrison Town has a Road Danger Score of 48/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 48% of ranked US cities. The city averages 7.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Harrison Town?
Of Harrison Town's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 30% involved a drinking driver, 60% involved speeding, 30% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 70% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Harrison Town each year?
An average of 2.4 people per year died in car accidents in Harrison Town across 2020–2024 (12 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Harrison Town more dangerous than in other New York cities?
Harrison Town ranks #41 of 90 ranked New York cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,121 of 2,153 nationally.