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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Katy, TX recorded 12 traffic deaths in 12 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 8.6 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 55/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 55% of ranked US cities (#100 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 Katy, Texas?
Katy has a Road Danger Score of 55/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 12 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 12 people — 8.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Katy ranks #100 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #969 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 55% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Katy's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 42% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Katy fell 43% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Katy’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 12 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Katy | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 0 | 0.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 2 | 16.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 5 | 41.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 7 | 58.3% | 49.8% |
Katy Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Katy, 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 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Katy, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Katy recorded 12 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 12 traffic deaths — an average of 2.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Katy?
Katy has a Road Danger Score of 55/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 55% of ranked US cities. The city averages 8.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Katy?
Of Katy's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 0% involved a drinking driver, 17% involved speeding, 42% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 58% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Katy each year?
An average of 2.4 people per year died in car accidents in Katy over the most recent five-year period (12 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Katy more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Katy ranks #100 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #969 of 2,153 nationally.