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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Lumberton, NC recorded 29 traffic deaths in 29 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 30.4 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 98/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 98% of ranked US cities (#1 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 Lumberton, North Carolina?
Lumberton has a Road Danger Score of 98/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 29 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 29 people — 30.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Lumberton ranks #1 out of 69 ranked cities in North Carolina and #34 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 98% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Lumberton's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 38% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Lumberton fell 29% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Lumberton’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 29 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Lumberton | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 6 | 20.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 11 | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 4 | 13.8% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 11 | 37.9% | 49.8% |
Lumberton Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Lumberton, 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 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Lumberton, North Carolina?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Lumberton recorded 29 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 29 traffic deaths — an average of 5.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Lumberton?
Lumberton has a Road Danger Score of 98/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 98% of ranked US cities. The city averages 30.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Lumberton?
Of Lumberton's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 21% involved a drinking driver, 38% involved speeding, 14% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 38% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Lumberton each year?
An average of 5.8 people per year died in car accidents in Lumberton across 2020–2024 (29 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Lumberton more dangerous than in other North Carolina cities?
Lumberton ranks #1 of 69 ranked North Carolina cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #34 of 2,153 nationally.