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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Clarksville, TN recorded 118 traffic deaths in 112 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 12.7 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 (#27 of 48 in Tennessee, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Clarksville, Tennessee?
Clarksville has a Road Danger Score of 78/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 112 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 118 people — 12.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Clarksville ranks #27 out of 48 ranked cities in Tennessee 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.
The most distinctive factor in Clarksville's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 59% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Clarksville rose 16% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Clarksville’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 112 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Clarksville | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 32 | 28.6% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 30 | 26.8% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 22 | 19.6% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 66 | 58.9% | 49.8% |
Clarksville Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Clarksville, Tennessee 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 | 20 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2020 | 19 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Clarksville, Tennessee?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Clarksville recorded 112 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 118 traffic deaths — an average of 23.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Clarksville?
Clarksville 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 12.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Clarksville?
Of Clarksville's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 29% involved a drinking driver, 27% involved speeding, 20% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 59% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Clarksville each year?
An average of 23.6 people per year died in car accidents in Clarksville across 2020–2024 (118 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Clarksville more dangerous than in other Tennessee cities?
Clarksville ranks #27 of 48 ranked Tennessee cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #469 of 2,153 nationally.