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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Farmers Branch, TX recorded 19 traffic deaths in 17 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 10.1 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 65/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 65% of ranked US cities (#78 of 195 in Texas, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Farmers Branch, Texas?
Farmers Branch has a Road Danger Score of 65/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 17 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 19 people — 10.1 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Farmers Branch ranks #78 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #751 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 65% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Farmers Branch's fatal crashes: drinking driver involved — 53% of fatal crashes, versus 26% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Farmers Branch fell 64% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Farmers Branch’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
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 | Farmers Branch | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 9 | 52.9% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 9 | 52.9% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 2 | 11.8% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 13 | 76.5% | 49.8% |
Farmers Branch Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Farmers Branch, 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 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Farmers Branch, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Farmers Branch recorded 17 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 19 traffic deaths — an average of 3.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Farmers Branch?
Farmers Branch has a Road Danger Score of 65/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 65% of ranked US cities. The city averages 10.1 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Farmers Branch?
Of Farmers Branch's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 53% involved a drinking driver, 53% involved speeding, 12% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 77% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Farmers Branch each year?
An average of 3.8 people per year died in car accidents in Farmers Branch across 2020–2024 (19 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Farmers Branch more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Farmers Branch ranks #78 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #751 of 2,153 nationally.