Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Hampton, VA recorded 81 traffic deaths in 78 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 11.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 74/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 74% of ranked US cities (#3 of 30 in Virginia, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Hampton, Virginia?
Hampton has a Road Danger Score of 74/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 78 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 81 people — 11.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Hampton ranks #3 out of 30 ranked cities in Virginia and #556 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 74% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Hampton's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 41% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Hampton rose 13% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Hampton’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 78 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Hampton | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 22 | 28.2% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 32 | 41.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 18 | 23.1% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 37 | 47.4% | 49.8% |
Hampton Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Hampton, Virginia 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 | 13 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Hampton, Virginia?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Hampton recorded 78 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 81 traffic deaths — an average of 16.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Hampton?
Hampton has a Road Danger Score of 74/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 74% of ranked US cities. The city averages 11.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Hampton?
Of Hampton's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 28% involved a drinking driver, 41% involved speeding, 23% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 47% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Hampton each year?
An average of 16.2 people per year died in car accidents in Hampton across 2020–2024 (81 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Hampton more dangerous than in other Virginia cities?
Hampton ranks #3 of 30 ranked Virginia cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #556 of 2,153 nationally.