Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Garner, NC recorded 18 traffic deaths in 14 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 9.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 64/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 64% of ranked US cities (#32 of 69 in North Carolina, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Garner, North Carolina?
Garner has a Road Danger Score of 64/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 14 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 18 people — 9.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Garner ranks #32 out of 69 ranked cities in North Carolina and #773 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 64% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Garner's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 50% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Garner fell 22% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Garner’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 14 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Garner | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 4 | 28.6% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 7 | 50.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 5 | 35.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 8 | 57.1% | 49.8% |
Garner Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Garner, 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 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Garner, North Carolina?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Garner recorded 14 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 18 traffic deaths — an average of 3.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Garner?
Garner has a Road Danger Score of 64/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 64% of ranked US cities. The city averages 9.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Garner?
Of Garner's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 29% involved a drinking driver, 50% involved speeding, 36% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 57% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Garner each year?
An average of 3.6 people per year died in car accidents in Garner across 2020–2024 (18 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Garner more dangerous than in other North Carolina cities?
Garner ranks #32 of 69 ranked North Carolina cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #773 of 2,153 nationally.