Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Humble, TX recorded 6 traffic deaths in 6 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 7.5 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 47/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 47% of ranked US cities (#119 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 Humble, Texas?
Humble has a Road Danger Score of 47/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 6 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 6 people — 7.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Humble ranks #119 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #1,143 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 47% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Humble's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 50% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
What’s Behind Humble’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 6 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Humble | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 1 | 16.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 3 | 50.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 2 | 33.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 3 | 50.0% | 49.8% |
Humble Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Humble, 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 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Humble, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Humble recorded 6 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 6 traffic deaths — an average of 1.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Humble?
Humble has a Road Danger Score of 47/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 47% of ranked US cities. The city averages 7.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Humble?
Of Humble's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 17% involved a drinking driver, 50% involved speeding, 33% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 50% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Humble each year?
An average of 1.2 people per year died in car accidents in Humble over the most recent five-year period (6 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Humble more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Humble ranks #119 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,143 of 2,153 nationally.