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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Mesquite, TX recorded 59 traffic deaths in 56 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 7.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 50/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 50% of ranked US cities (#110 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 Mesquite, Texas?
Mesquite has a Road Danger Score of 50/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 56 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 59 people — 7.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Mesquite ranks #110 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #1,078 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 50% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Mesquite's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 45% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Mesquite fell 19% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Mesquite’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 56 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Mesquite | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 20 | 35.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 25 | 44.6% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 12 | 21.4% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 37 | 66.1% | 49.8% |
Mesquite Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Mesquite, 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 | 10 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Mesquite, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Mesquite recorded 56 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 59 traffic deaths — an average of 11.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Mesquite?
Mesquite has a Road Danger Score of 50/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 50% of ranked US cities. The city averages 7.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Mesquite?
Of Mesquite's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 36% involved a drinking driver, 45% involved speeding, 21% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 66% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Mesquite each year?
An average of 11.8 people per year died in car accidents in Mesquite over the most recent five-year period (59 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Mesquite more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Mesquite ranks #110 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,078 of 2,153 nationally.