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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Missouri City, TX recorded 21 traffic deaths in 19 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 5.4 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 30/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 30% of ranked US cities (#156 of 195 in Texas, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Missouri City, Texas?
Missouri City has a Road Danger Score of 30/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 19 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 21 people — 5.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Missouri City ranks #156 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #1,512 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 30% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Missouri City's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 63% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Missouri City rose 120% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Missouri City’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 19 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Missouri City | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 1 | 5.3% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 12 | 63.2% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 5 | 26.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 13 | 68.4% | 49.8% |
Missouri City Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Missouri City, 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 | 8 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Missouri City, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Missouri City recorded 19 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 21 traffic deaths — an average of 4.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Missouri City?
Missouri City has a Road Danger Score of 30/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 30% of ranked US cities. The city averages 5.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Missouri City?
Of Missouri City's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 5% involved a drinking driver, 63% involved speeding, 26% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 68% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Missouri City each year?
An average of 4.2 people per year died in car accidents in Missouri City across 2020–2024 (21 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Missouri City more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Missouri City ranks #156 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,512 of 2,153 nationally.