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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Alvin, TX recorded 19 traffic deaths in 17 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 13.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 80/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 80% of ranked US cities (#49 of 195 in Texas, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Alvin, Texas?
Alvin has a Road Danger Score of 80/100 (High Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 17 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 19 people — 13.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Alvin ranks #49 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #425 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 80% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Alvin's fatal crashes: drinking driver involved — 47% of fatal crashes, versus 26% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Alvin fell 82% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Alvin’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 17 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Alvin | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 8 | 47.1% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 5 | 29.4% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 2 | 11.8% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 10 | 58.8% | 49.8% |
Alvin Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Alvin, Texas 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 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Alvin, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Alvin recorded 17 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 19 traffic deaths — an average of 3.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Alvin?
Alvin has a Road Danger Score of 80/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 80% of ranked US cities. The city averages 13.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Alvin?
Of Alvin's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 47% involved a drinking driver, 29% involved speeding, 12% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 59% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Alvin each year?
An average of 3.8 people per year died in car accidents in Alvin over the most recent five-year period (19 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Alvin more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Alvin ranks #49 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #425 of 2,153 nationally.