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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Dublin, OH recorded 13 traffic deaths in 12 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 5.3 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 29/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 29% of ranked US cities (#51 of 86 in Ohio, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Dublin, Ohio?
Dublin has a Road Danger Score of 29/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 12 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 13 people — 5.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Dublin ranks #51 out of 86 ranked cities in Ohio and #1,534 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 29% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Dublin's fatal crashes: drinking driver involved — 42% of fatal crashes, versus 26% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Dublin rose 40% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Dublin’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 12 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Dublin | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 5 | 41.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 1 | 8.3% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 2 | 16.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 5 | 41.7% | 49.8% |
Dublin Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Dublin, Ohio 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 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Dublin, Ohio?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Dublin recorded 12 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 13 traffic deaths — an average of 2.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Dublin?
Dublin has a Road Danger Score of 29/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 29% of ranked US cities. The city averages 5.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Dublin?
Of Dublin's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 42% involved a drinking driver, 8% involved speeding, 17% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 42% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Dublin each year?
An average of 2.6 people per year died in car accidents in Dublin across 2020–2024 (13 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Dublin more dangerous than in other Ohio cities?
Dublin ranks #51 of 86 ranked Ohio cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,534 of 2,153 nationally.