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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Garland, TX recorded 95 traffic deaths in 88 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 7.7 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 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Garland, Texas?
Garland has a Road Danger Score of 49/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 88 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 95 people — 7.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Garland 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 Garland's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 55% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Garland rose 15% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Garland’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 88 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Garland | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 32 | 36.4% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 48 | 54.5% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 18 | 20.5% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 60 | 68.2% | 49.8% |
Garland Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Garland, 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 | 17 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 18 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Garland, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Garland recorded 88 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 95 traffic deaths — an average of 19.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Garland?
Garland 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 7.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Garland?
Of Garland's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 36% involved a drinking driver, 55% involved speeding, 21% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 68% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Garland each year?
An average of 19.0 people per year died in car accidents in Garland across 2020–2024 (95 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Garland more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Garland ranks #111 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,099 of 2,153 nationally.