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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, New Braunfels, TX recorded 40 traffic deaths in 40 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 6.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 42/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 42% of ranked US cities (#130 of 195 in Texas, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in New Braunfels, Texas?
New Braunfels has a Road Danger Score of 42/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 40 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 40 people — 6.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
New Braunfels ranks #130 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #1,251 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 42% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in New Braunfels's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 48% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in New Braunfels fell 41% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind New Braunfels’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 | New Braunfels | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 6 | 15.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 19 | 47.5% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 7 | 17.5% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 16 | 40.0% | 49.8% |
New Braunfels Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in New Braunfels, 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 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in New Braunfels, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, New Braunfels recorded 40 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 40 traffic deaths — an average of 8.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in New Braunfels?
New Braunfels has a Road Danger Score of 42/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 42% of ranked US cities. The city averages 6.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in New Braunfels?
Of New Braunfels's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 15% involved a drinking driver, 48% involved speeding, 18% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 40% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in New Braunfels each year?
An average of 8.0 people per year died in car accidents in New Braunfels across 2020–2024 (40 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in New Braunfels more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
New Braunfels ranks #130 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,251 of 2,153 nationally.