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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Niagara Falls, NY recorded 18 traffic deaths in 17 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 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 (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Niagara Falls, New York?
Niagara Falls has a Road Danger Score of 48/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 17 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 18 people — 7.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 35% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Niagara Falls fell 33% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Niagara Falls’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 17 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Niagara Falls | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 2 | 11.8% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 6 | 35.3% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 6 | 35.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 8 | 47.1% | 49.8% |
Niagara Falls Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Niagara Falls, 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 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Niagara Falls, New York?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Niagara Falls recorded 17 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 18 traffic deaths — an average of 3.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls?
Of Niagara Falls's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 12% involved a drinking driver, 35% involved speeding, 35% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 47% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Niagara Falls each year?
An average of 3.6 people per year died in car accidents in Niagara Falls over the most recent five-year period (18 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Niagara Falls more dangerous than in other New York cities?
Niagara Falls ranks #41 of 90 ranked New York cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,121 of 2,153 nationally.