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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Greensboro, NC recorded 209 traffic deaths in 200 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 13.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 82/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 82% of ranked US cities (#13 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 Greensboro, North Carolina?
Greensboro has a Road Danger Score of 82/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 200 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 209 people — 13.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Greensboro ranks #13 out of 69 ranked cities in North Carolina and #382 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 82% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Greensboro's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 36% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Greensboro fell 1% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Greensboro’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 200 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Greensboro | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 50 | 25.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 74 | 37.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 71 | 35.5% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 117 | 58.5% | 49.8% |
Greensboro Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Greensboro, 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 | 50 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2020 | 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Greensboro, North Carolina?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Greensboro recorded 200 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 209 traffic deaths — an average of 41.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Greensboro?
Greensboro has a Road Danger Score of 82/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 82% of ranked US cities. The city averages 13.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Greensboro?
Of Greensboro's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 25% involved a drinking driver, 37% involved speeding, 36% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 59% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Greensboro each year?
An average of 41.8 people per year died in car accidents in Greensboro across 2020–2024 (209 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Greensboro more dangerous than in other North Carolina cities?
Greensboro ranks #13 of 69 ranked North Carolina cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #382 of 2,153 nationally.