Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Wichita Falls, TX recorded 53 traffic deaths in 50 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 10.3 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 67/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 67% of ranked US cities (#75 of 195 in Texas, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Wichita Falls, Texas?
Wichita Falls has a Road Danger Score of 67/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 50 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 53 people — 10.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Wichita Falls ranks #75 out of 195 ranked cities in Texas and #708 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 67% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Wichita Falls's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 46% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Wichita Falls rose 6% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Wichita Falls’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 50 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Wichita Falls | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 19 | 38.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 23 | 46.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 8 | 16.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 29 | 58.0% | 49.8% |
Wichita Falls Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Wichita Falls, 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 | 7 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Wichita Falls, Texas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Wichita Falls recorded 50 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 53 traffic deaths — an average of 10.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Wichita Falls?
Wichita Falls has a Road Danger Score of 67/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 67% of ranked US cities. The city averages 10.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Wichita Falls?
Of Wichita Falls's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 38% involved a drinking driver, 46% involved speeding, 16% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 58% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Wichita Falls each year?
An average of 10.6 people per year died in car accidents in Wichita Falls across 2020–2024 (53 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Wichita Falls more dangerous than in other Texas cities?
Wichita Falls ranks #75 of 195 ranked Texas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #708 of 2,153 nationally.