Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Pecos, TX recorded 11 traffic deaths in 9 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 21.3 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 95/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 95% of ranked US cities (#8 of 195 in Texas, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Pecos, Texas?
Pecos has a Road Danger Score of 95/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 9 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 11 people — 21.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Pecos ranks #8 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #99 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 95% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Pecos's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 67% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Pecos fell 60% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Pecos’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 9 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Pecos | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 1 | 11.1% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 3 | 33.3% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 3 | 33.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 6 | 66.7% | 49.8% |
Pecos Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Pecos, 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 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Pecos, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Pecos recorded 9 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 11 traffic deaths — an average of 2.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Pecos?
Pecos has a Road Danger Score of 95/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 95% of ranked US cities. The city averages 21.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Pecos?
Of Pecos's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 11% involved a drinking driver, 33% involved speeding, 33% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 67% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Pecos each year?
An average of 2.2 people per year died in car accidents in Pecos across 2020–2024 (11 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Pecos more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Pecos ranks #8 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #99 of 2,153 nationally.