Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Klamath Falls, OR recorded 14 traffic deaths in 14 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 12.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 78/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 78% of ranked US cities (#2 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 Klamath Falls, Oregon?
Klamath Falls has a Road Danger Score of 78/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 14 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 14 people — 12.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Klamath Falls ranks #2 out of 28 ranked cities in Oregon and #469 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 78% of ranked US cities.
Traffic deaths in Klamath Falls fell 50% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Klamath Falls’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 14 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Klamath Falls | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 4 | 28.6% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 5 | 35.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 4 | 28.6% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 7 | 50.0% | 49.8% |
Klamath Falls Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Klamath Falls, 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 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Klamath Falls, Oregon?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Klamath Falls recorded 14 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 14 traffic deaths — an average of 2.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Klamath Falls?
Klamath Falls has a Road Danger Score of 78/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 78% of ranked US cities. The city averages 12.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Klamath Falls?
Of Klamath Falls's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 29% involved a drinking driver, 36% involved speeding, 29% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 50% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Klamath Falls each year?
An average of 2.8 people per year died in car accidents in Klamath Falls over the most recent five-year period (14 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Klamath Falls more dangerous than in other Oregon cities?
Klamath Falls ranks #2 of 28 ranked Oregon cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #469 of 2,153 nationally.