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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Fort Worth, TX recorded 588 traffic deaths in 547 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 11.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 74/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 74% of ranked US cities (#60 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 Fort Worth, Texas?
Fort Worth has a Road Danger Score of 74/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 547 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 588 people — 11.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Fort Worth ranks #60 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #556 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 74% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Fort Worth's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 72% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Fort Worth fell 4% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Fort Worth’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 547 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Fort Worth | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 89 | 16.3% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 228 | 41.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 182 | 33.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 396 | 72.4% | 49.8% |
Fort Worth Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Fort Worth, 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 | 111 |
| 2023 | 118 |
| 2022 | 121 |
| 2021 | 128 |
| 2020 | 110 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Fort Worth, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Fort Worth recorded 547 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 588 traffic deaths — an average of 117.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth has a Road Danger Score of 74/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 74% of ranked US cities. The city averages 11.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Fort Worth?
Of Fort Worth's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 16% involved a drinking driver, 42% involved speeding, 33% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 72% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Fort Worth each year?
An average of 117.6 people per year died in car accidents in Fort Worth over the most recent five-year period (588 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Fort Worth more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Fort Worth ranks #60 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #556 of 2,153 nationally.