Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Wake Forest, NC recorded 8 traffic deaths in 8 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 2.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 10/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 10% of ranked US cities (#62 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 Wake Forest, North Carolina?
Wake Forest has a Road Danger Score of 10/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 8 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 8 people — 2.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Wake Forest ranks #62 out of 69 ranked cities in North Carolina and #1,947 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 10% of ranked US cities.
What’s Behind Wake Forest’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 8 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Wake Forest | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 2 | 25.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 1 | 12.5% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 0 | 0.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 3 | 37.5% | 49.8% |
Wake Forest Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Wake Forest, 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Wake Forest, North Carolina?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Wake Forest recorded 8 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 8 traffic deaths — an average of 1.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Wake Forest?
Wake Forest has a Road Danger Score of 10/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 10% of ranked US cities. The city averages 2.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Wake Forest?
Of Wake Forest's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 25% involved a drinking driver, 13% involved speeding, 0% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 38% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Wake Forest each year?
An average of 1.6 people per year died in car accidents in Wake Forest over the most recent five-year period (8 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Wake Forest more dangerous than in other North Carolina cities?
Wake Forest ranks #62 of 69 ranked North Carolina cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,947 of 2,153 nationally.