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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Spring Valley Village, NY recorded 9 traffic deaths in 9 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 5.5 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 31/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 31% of ranked US cities (#57 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 Spring Valley Village, New York?
Spring Valley Village has a Road Danger Score of 31/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 9 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 9 people — 5.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Spring Valley Village ranks #57 out of 90 ranked cities in New York and #1,491 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 31% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Spring Valley Village's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 56% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
What’s Behind Spring Valley Village’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 9 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Spring Valley Village | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 1 | 11.1% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 1 | 11.1% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 5 | 55.6% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 4 | 44.4% | 49.8% |
Spring Valley Village Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Spring Valley 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 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Spring Valley Village, New York?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Spring Valley Village recorded 9 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 9 traffic deaths — an average of 1.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Spring Valley Village?
Spring Valley Village has a Road Danger Score of 31/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 31% of ranked US cities. The city averages 5.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Spring Valley Village?
Of Spring Valley Village's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 11% involved a drinking driver, 11% involved speeding, 56% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 44% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Spring Valley Village each year?
An average of 1.8 people per year died in car accidents in Spring Valley Village over the most recent five-year period (9 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Spring Valley Village more dangerous than in other New York cities?
Spring Valley Village ranks #57 of 90 ranked New York cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,491 of 2,153 nationally.