Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Orange, TX recorded 37 traffic deaths in 33 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 38.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 99/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 99% of ranked US cities (#1 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 Orange, Texas?
Orange has a Road Danger Score of 99/100 (High Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 33 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 37 people — 38.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Orange ranks #1 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #12 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 99% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Orange's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 46% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Orange fell 44% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Orange’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 33 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Orange | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 0 | 0.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 6 | 18.2% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 15 | 45.5% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 23 | 69.7% | 49.8% |
Orange Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Orange, 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 | 4 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Orange, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Orange recorded 33 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 37 traffic deaths — an average of 7.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Orange?
Orange has a Road Danger Score of 99/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 99% of ranked US cities. The city averages 38.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Orange?
Of Orange's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 0% involved a drinking driver, 18% involved speeding, 46% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 70% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Orange each year?
An average of 7.4 people per year died in car accidents in Orange over the most recent five-year period (37 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Orange more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Orange ranks #1 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #12 of 2,153 nationally.