Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Mcallen, TX recorded 43 traffic deaths in 40 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 5.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 35/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 35% of ranked US cities (#148 of 195 in Texas, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Mcallen, Texas?
Mcallen has a Road Danger Score of 35/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 40 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 43 people — 5.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Mcallen ranks #148 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #1,404 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 35% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Mcallen's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 68% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Mcallen fell 28% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Mcallen’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 40 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Mcallen | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 10 | 25.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 12 | 30.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 15 | 37.5% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 27 | 67.5% | 49.8% |
Mcallen Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Mcallen, 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 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Mcallen, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Mcallen recorded 40 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 43 traffic deaths — an average of 8.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Mcallen?
Mcallen has a Road Danger Score of 35/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 35% of ranked US cities. The city averages 5.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Mcallen?
Of Mcallen's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 25% involved a drinking driver, 30% involved speeding, 38% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 68% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Mcallen each year?
An average of 8.6 people per year died in car accidents in Mcallen across 2020–2024 (43 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Mcallen more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Mcallen ranks #148 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,404 of 2,153 nationally.