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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Aiken, SC recorded 14 traffic deaths in 14 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 8.4 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 54/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 54% of ranked US cities (#17 of 30 in South Carolina, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Aiken, South Carolina?
Aiken has a Road Danger Score of 54/100 (Near-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 — 8.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Aiken ranks #17 out of 30 ranked cities in South Carolina and #991 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 54% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Aiken's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 43% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Aiken fell 20% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Aiken’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 | Aiken | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 1 | 7.1% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 4 | 28.6% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 6 | 42.9% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 9 | 64.3% | 49.8% |
Aiken Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Aiken, South 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 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Aiken, South Carolina?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Aiken 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 Aiken?
Aiken has a Road Danger Score of 54/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 54% of ranked US cities. The city averages 8.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Aiken?
Of Aiken's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 7% involved a drinking driver, 29% involved speeding, 43% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 64% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Aiken each year?
An average of 2.8 people per year died in car accidents in Aiken over the most recent five-year period (14 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Aiken more dangerous than in other South Carolina cities?
Aiken ranks #17 of 30 ranked South Carolina cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #991 of 2,153 nationally.