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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Greenville, NC recorded 40 traffic deaths in 38 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 8.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 57/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 57% of ranked US cities (#39 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 Greenville, North Carolina?
Greenville has a Road Danger Score of 57/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 38 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 40 people — 8.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Greenville ranks #39 out of 69 ranked cities in North Carolina and #925 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 57% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Greenville's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 45% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Greenville fell 0% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Greenville’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 38 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Greenville | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 10 | 26.3% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 10 | 26.3% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 17 | 44.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 24 | 63.2% | 49.8% |
Greenville Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Greenville, 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 | 4 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Greenville, North Carolina?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Greenville recorded 38 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 40 traffic deaths — an average of 8.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Greenville?
Greenville has a Road Danger Score of 57/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 57% of ranked US cities. The city averages 8.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Greenville?
Of Greenville's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 26% involved a drinking driver, 26% involved speeding, 45% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 63% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Greenville each year?
An average of 8.0 people per year died in car accidents in Greenville over the most recent five-year period (40 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Greenville more dangerous than in other North Carolina cities?
Greenville ranks #39 of 69 ranked North Carolina cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #925 of 2,153 nationally.