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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, New Rochelle, NY recorded 11 traffic deaths in 10 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 2.6 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 9/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 9% of ranked US cities (#82 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 New Rochelle, New York?
New Rochelle has a Road Danger Score of 9/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 10 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 11 people — 2.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
New Rochelle ranks #82 out of 90 ranked cities in New York and #1,969 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 9% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in New Rochelle's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 60% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
What’s Behind New Rochelle’s Fatal Crashes
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 | New Rochelle | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 2 | 20.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 1 | 10.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 3 | 30.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 6 | 60.0% | 49.8% |
New Rochelle Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in New Rochelle, 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 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for New Rochelle, New York?
According to NHTSA FARS data, New Rochelle recorded 10 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 11 traffic deaths — an average of 2.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in New Rochelle?
New Rochelle has a Road Danger Score of 9/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 9% of ranked US cities. The city averages 2.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in New Rochelle?
Of New Rochelle's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 20% involved a drinking driver, 10% involved speeding, 30% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 60% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in New Rochelle each year?
An average of 2.2 people per year died in car accidents in New Rochelle over the most recent five-year period (11 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in New Rochelle more dangerous than in other New York cities?
New Rochelle ranks #82 of 90 ranked New York cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,969 of 2,153 nationally.