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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Carrollton, TX recorded 52 traffic deaths in 46 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 7.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 49/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 49% of ranked US cities (#111 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 Carrollton, Texas?
Carrollton has a Road Danger Score of 49/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 46 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 52 people — 7.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Carrollton ranks #111 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #1,099 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 49% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Carrollton's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 65% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Carrollton rose 10% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Carrollton’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 46 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Carrollton | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 11 | 23.9% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 30 | 65.2% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 7 | 15.2% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 23 | 50.0% | 49.8% |
Carrollton Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Carrollton, 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 | 9 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Carrollton, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Carrollton recorded 46 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 52 traffic deaths — an average of 10.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Carrollton?
Carrollton has a Road Danger Score of 49/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 49% of ranked US cities. The city averages 7.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Carrollton?
Of Carrollton's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 24% involved a drinking driver, 65% involved speeding, 15% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 50% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Carrollton each year?
An average of 10.4 people per year died in car accidents in Carrollton over the most recent five-year period (52 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Carrollton more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Carrollton ranks #111 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,099 of 2,153 nationally.