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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Gahanna, OH recorded 8 traffic deaths in 8 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 4.6 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 23/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 23% of ranked US cities (#59 of 86 in Ohio, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Gahanna, Ohio?
Gahanna has a Road Danger Score of 23/100 (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 — 4.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Gahanna ranks #59 out of 86 ranked cities in Ohio and #1,664 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 23% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Gahanna's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 75% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Gahanna fell 60% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Gahanna’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 | Gahanna | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 3 | 37.5% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 3 | 37.5% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 2 | 25.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 6 | 75.0% | 49.8% |
Gahanna Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Gahanna, 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Gahanna, Ohio?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Gahanna 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 Gahanna?
Gahanna has a Road Danger Score of 23/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 23% of ranked US cities. The city averages 4.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Gahanna?
Of Gahanna's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 38% involved a drinking driver, 38% involved speeding, 25% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 75% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Gahanna each year?
An average of 1.6 people per year died in car accidents in Gahanna over the most recent five-year period (8 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Gahanna more dangerous than in other Ohio cities?
Gahanna ranks #59 of 86 ranked Ohio cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,664 of 2,153 nationally.