Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Troy, NY recorded 11 traffic deaths in 11 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 4.4 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 21/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 21% of ranked US cities (#62 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 Troy, New York?
Troy has a Road Danger Score of 21/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 11 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 11 people — 4.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Troy ranks #62 out of 90 ranked cities in New York and #1,708 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 21% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Troy's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 36% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Troy fell 67% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Troy’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 11 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Troy | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 1 | 9.1% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 4 | 36.4% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 4 | 36.4% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 7 | 63.6% | 49.8% |
Troy Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Troy, 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 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Troy, New York?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Troy recorded 11 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 Troy?
Troy has a Road Danger Score of 21/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 21% of ranked US cities. The city averages 4.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Troy?
Of Troy's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 9% involved a drinking driver, 36% involved speeding, 36% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 64% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Troy each year?
An average of 2.2 people per year died in car accidents in Troy over the most recent five-year period (11 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Troy more dangerous than in other New York cities?
Troy ranks #62 of 90 ranked New York cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,708 of 2,153 nationally.