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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Statesville, NC recorded 23 traffic deaths in 22 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 15.2 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 86/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 86% of ranked US cities (#8 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 Statesville, North Carolina?
Statesville has a Road Danger Score of 86/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 22 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 23 people — 15.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Statesville ranks #8 out of 69 ranked cities in North Carolina and #295 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 86% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Statesville's fatal crashes: drinking driver involved — 36% of fatal crashes, versus 26% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Statesville fell 36% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Statesville’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 22 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Statesville | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 8 | 36.4% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 6 | 27.3% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 6 | 27.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 9 | 40.9% | 49.8% |
Statesville Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Statesville, 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 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Statesville, North Carolina?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Statesville recorded 22 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 23 traffic deaths — an average of 4.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Statesville?
Statesville has a Road Danger Score of 86/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 86% of ranked US cities. The city averages 15.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Statesville?
Of Statesville's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 36% involved a drinking driver, 27% involved speeding, 27% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 41% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Statesville each year?
An average of 4.6 people per year died in car accidents in Statesville across 2020–2024 (23 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Statesville more dangerous than in other North Carolina cities?
Statesville ranks #8 of 69 ranked North Carolina cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #295 of 2,153 nationally.