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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, La Porte, TX recorded 17 traffic deaths in 16 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 9.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 58/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 58% of ranked US cities (#93 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 La Porte, Texas?
La Porte has a Road Danger Score of 58/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 16 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 17 people — 9.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
La Porte ranks #93 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #904 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 58% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in La Porte's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 31% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in La Porte rose 29% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind La Porte’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 16 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | La Porte | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 4 | 25.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 3 | 18.8% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 5 | 31.2% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 7 | 43.8% | 49.8% |
La Porte Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in La Porte, 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 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for La Porte, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, La Porte recorded 16 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 17 traffic deaths — an average of 3.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in La Porte?
La Porte has a Road Danger Score of 58/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 58% of ranked US cities. The city averages 9.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in La Porte?
Of La Porte's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 25% involved a drinking driver, 19% involved speeding, 31% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 44% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in La Porte each year?
An average of 3.4 people per year died in car accidents in La Porte over the most recent five-year period (17 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in La Porte more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
La Porte ranks #93 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #904 of 2,153 nationally.