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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Grand Prairie, TX recorded 91 traffic deaths in 81 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 8.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 57/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 57% of ranked US cities (#97 of 195 in Texas, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Grand Prairie, Texas?
Grand Prairie has a Road Danger Score of 57/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 81 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 91 people — 8.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Grand Prairie ranks #97 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #925 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 57% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Grand Prairie's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 53% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Grand Prairie rose 20% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Grand Prairie’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 81 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Grand Prairie | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 23 | 28.4% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 43 | 53.1% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 18 | 22.2% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 55 | 67.9% | 49.8% |
Grand Prairie Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Grand Prairie, 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 | 22 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Grand Prairie, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Grand Prairie recorded 81 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 91 traffic deaths — an average of 18.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Grand Prairie?
Grand Prairie has a Road Danger Score of 57/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 57% of ranked US cities. The city averages 8.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Grand Prairie?
Of Grand Prairie's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 28% involved a drinking driver, 53% involved speeding, 22% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 68% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Grand Prairie each year?
An average of 18.2 people per year died in car accidents in Grand Prairie across 2020–2024 (91 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Grand Prairie more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Grand Prairie ranks #97 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #925 of 2,153 nationally.