Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Lynbrook Village, NY recorded 6 traffic deaths in 6 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 6.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 37/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 37% of ranked US cities (#53 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 Lynbrook Village, New York?
Lynbrook Village has a Road Danger Score of 37/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 6 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 6 people — 6.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Lynbrook Village ranks #53 out of 90 ranked cities in New York and #1,360 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 37% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Lynbrook Village's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 50% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
What’s Behind Lynbrook Village’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 6 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Lynbrook Village | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 0 | 0.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 2 | 33.3% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 3 | 50.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 2 | 33.3% | 49.8% |
Lynbrook Village Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Lynbrook Village, 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 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Lynbrook Village, New York?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Lynbrook Village recorded 6 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 6 traffic deaths — an average of 1.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Lynbrook Village?
Lynbrook Village has a Road Danger Score of 37/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 37% of ranked US cities. The city averages 6.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Lynbrook Village?
Of Lynbrook Village's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 0% involved a drinking driver, 33% involved speeding, 50% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 33% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Lynbrook Village each year?
An average of 1.2 people per year died in car accidents in Lynbrook Village across 2020–2024 (6 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Lynbrook Village more dangerous than in other New York cities?
Lynbrook Village ranks #53 of 90 ranked New York cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,360 of 2,153 nationally.