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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Beaumont, TX recorded 105 traffic deaths in 99 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 18.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 92/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 92% of ranked US cities (#16 of 195 in Texas, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Beaumont, Texas?
Beaumont has a Road Danger Score of 92/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 99 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 105 people — 18.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Beaumont ranks #16 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #165 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 92% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Beaumont's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 67% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Beaumont fell 41% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Beaumont’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 99 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Beaumont | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 20 | 20.2% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 40 | 40.4% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 37 | 37.4% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 66 | 66.7% | 49.8% |
Beaumont Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Beaumont, 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 | 21 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2020 | 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Beaumont, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Beaumont recorded 99 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 105 traffic deaths — an average of 21.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Beaumont?
Beaumont has a Road Danger Score of 92/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 92% of ranked US cities. The city averages 18.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Beaumont?
Of Beaumont's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 20% involved a drinking driver, 40% involved speeding, 37% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 67% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Beaumont each year?
An average of 21.0 people per year died in car accidents in Beaumont across 2020–2024 (105 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Beaumont more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Beaumont ranks #16 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #165 of 2,153 nationally.