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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, North Richland Hills, TX recorded 20 traffic deaths in 20 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 5.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 33/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 33% of ranked US cities (#151 of 195 in Texas, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in North Richland Hills, Texas?
North Richland Hills has a Road Danger Score of 33/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 20 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 20 people — 5.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
North Richland Hills ranks #151 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #1,447 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 33% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in North Richland Hills's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 65% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in North Richland Hills rose 13% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind North Richland Hills’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 20 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | North Richland Hills | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 5 | 25.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 7 | 35.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 4 | 20.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 13 | 65.0% | 49.8% |
North Richland Hills Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in North Richland Hills, 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 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in North Richland Hills, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, North Richland Hills recorded 20 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 20 traffic deaths — an average of 4.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in North Richland Hills?
North Richland Hills has a Road Danger Score of 33/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 33% of ranked US cities. The city averages 5.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in North Richland Hills?
Of North Richland Hills's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 25% involved a drinking driver, 35% involved speeding, 20% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 65% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in North Richland Hills each year?
An average of 4.0 people per year died in car accidents in North Richland Hills across 2020–2024 (20 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in North Richland Hills more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
North Richland Hills ranks #151 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,447 of 2,153 nationally.