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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Cedar Hill, TX recorded 11 traffic deaths in 11 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 4.5 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 22/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 22% of ranked US cities (#171 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 Cedar Hill, Texas?
Cedar Hill has a Road Danger Score of 22/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 11 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 11 people — 4.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Cedar Hill ranks #171 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #1,686 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 22% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Cedar Hill's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 55% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Cedar Hill fell 0% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Cedar Hill’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 11 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Cedar Hill | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 1 | 9.1% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 6 | 54.5% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 1 | 9.1% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 6 | 54.5% | 49.8% |
Cedar Hill Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Cedar Hill, 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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Cedar Hill, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Cedar Hill recorded 11 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 11 traffic deaths — an average of 2.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Cedar Hill?
Cedar Hill has a Road Danger Score of 22/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 22% of ranked US cities. The city averages 4.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Cedar Hill?
Of Cedar Hill's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 9% involved a drinking driver, 55% involved speeding, 9% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 55% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Cedar Hill each year?
An average of 2.2 people per year died in car accidents in Cedar Hill over the most recent five-year period (11 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Cedar Hill more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Cedar Hill ranks #171 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,686 of 2,153 nationally.