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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Fayetteville, NC recorded 121 traffic deaths in 112 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 11.5 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 72/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 72% of ranked US cities (#23 of 69 in North Carolina, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Fayetteville, North Carolina?
Fayetteville has a Road Danger Score of 72/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 112 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 121 people — 11.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Fayetteville ranks #23 out of 69 ranked cities in North Carolina and #599 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 72% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Fayetteville's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 36% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Fayetteville fell 5% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Fayetteville’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 112 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Fayetteville | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 22 | 19.6% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 36 | 32.1% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 40 | 35.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 68 | 60.7% | 49.8% |
Fayetteville Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Fayetteville, North Carolina 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 | 31 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2020 | 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Fayetteville, North Carolina?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Fayetteville recorded 112 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 121 traffic deaths — an average of 24.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville has a Road Danger Score of 72/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 72% of ranked US cities. The city averages 11.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Fayetteville?
Of Fayetteville's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 20% involved a drinking driver, 32% involved speeding, 36% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 61% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Fayetteville each year?
An average of 24.2 people per year died in car accidents in Fayetteville over the most recent five-year period (121 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Fayetteville more dangerous than in other North Carolina cities?
Fayetteville ranks #23 of 69 ranked North Carolina cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #599 of 2,153 nationally.