Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Leland, NC recorded 11 traffic deaths in 10 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 6.6 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 41/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 41% of ranked US cities (#50 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 Leland, North Carolina?
Leland has a Road Danger Score of 41/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 10 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 11 people — 6.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Leland ranks #50 out of 69 ranked cities in North Carolina and #1,273 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 41% of ranked US cities.
What’s Behind Leland’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 10 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Leland | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 0 | 0.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 2 | 20.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 2 | 20.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 4 | 40.0% | 49.8% |
Leland Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Leland, 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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Leland, North Carolina?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Leland recorded 10 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 11 traffic deaths — an average of 2.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Leland?
Leland has a Road Danger Score of 41/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 41% of ranked US cities. The city averages 6.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Leland?
Of Leland's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 0% involved a drinking driver, 20% involved speeding, 20% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 40% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Leland each year?
An average of 2.2 people per year died in car accidents in Leland across 2020–2024 (11 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Leland more dangerous than in other North Carolina cities?
Leland ranks #50 of 69 ranked North Carolina cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,273 of 2,153 nationally.