Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Victoria, TX recorded 22 traffic deaths in 22 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 6.7 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 Victoria, Texas?
Victoria has a Road Danger Score of 42/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 22 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 22 people — 6.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Victoria 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 Victoria's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 73% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Victoria rose 38% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Victoria’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 22 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Victoria | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 1 | 4.5% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 6 | 27.3% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 7 | 31.8% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 16 | 72.7% | 49.8% |
Victoria Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Victoria, 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 | 6 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Victoria, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Victoria recorded 22 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 22 traffic deaths — an average of 4.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Victoria?
Victoria 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 6.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Victoria?
Of Victoria's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 5% involved a drinking driver, 27% involved speeding, 32% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 73% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Victoria each year?
An average of 4.4 people per year died in car accidents in Victoria across 2020–2024 (22 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Victoria more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Victoria ranks #130 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,251 of 2,153 nationally.