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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Hillsboro, OR recorded 29 traffic deaths in 28 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 5.4 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 30/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 30% of ranked US cities (#11 of 28 in Oregon, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Hillsboro, Oregon?
Hillsboro has a Road Danger Score of 30/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 28 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 29 people — 5.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Hillsboro ranks #11 out of 28 ranked cities in Oregon and #1,512 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 30% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Hillsboro's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 61% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Hillsboro rose 75% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Hillsboro’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 28 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Hillsboro | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 7 | 25.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 10 | 35.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 9 | 32.1% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 17 | 60.7% | 49.8% |
Hillsboro Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Hillsboro, Oregon 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 | 9 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Hillsboro, Oregon?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Hillsboro recorded 28 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 29 traffic deaths — an average of 5.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro has a Road Danger Score of 30/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 30% of ranked US cities. The city averages 5.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Hillsboro?
Of Hillsboro's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 25% involved a drinking driver, 36% involved speeding, 32% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 61% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Hillsboro each year?
An average of 5.8 people per year died in car accidents in Hillsboro over the most recent five-year period (29 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Hillsboro more dangerous than in other Oregon cities?
Hillsboro ranks #11 of 28 ranked Oregon cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,512 of 2,153 nationally.