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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Haltom City, TX recorded 19 traffic deaths in 17 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 8.4 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 54/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 54% of ranked US cities (#104 of 195 in Texas, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Haltom City, Texas?
Haltom City has a Road Danger Score of 54/100 (Near-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 — 8.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Haltom City ranks #104 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #991 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 54% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Haltom City's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 35% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Haltom City fell 56% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Haltom City’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 | Haltom City | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 1 | 5.9% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 6 | 35.3% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 6 | 35.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 10 | 58.8% | 49.8% |
Haltom City Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Haltom City, 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 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Haltom City, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Haltom City 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 Haltom City?
Haltom City has a Road Danger Score of 54/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 54% of ranked US cities. The city averages 8.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Haltom City?
Of Haltom City's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 6% involved a drinking driver, 35% involved speeding, 35% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 59% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Haltom City each year?
An average of 3.8 people per year died in car accidents in Haltom City across 2020–2024 (19 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Haltom City more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Haltom City ranks #104 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #991 of 2,153 nationally.