Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Auburn, WA recorded 52 traffic deaths in 50 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 12.6 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 77/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 77% of ranked US cities (#6 of 55 in Washington, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Auburn, Washington?
Auburn has a Road Danger Score of 77/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 50 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 52 people — 12.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Auburn ranks #6 out of 55 ranked cities in Washington and #491 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 77% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Auburn's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 70% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Auburn rose 44% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Auburn’s Fatal Crashes
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 | Auburn | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 18 | 36.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 21 | 42.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 12 | 24.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 35 | 70.0% | 49.8% |
Auburn Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Auburn, Washington 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 | 10 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Auburn, Washington?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Auburn recorded 50 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 52 traffic deaths — an average of 10.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Auburn?
Auburn has a Road Danger Score of 77/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 77% of ranked US cities. The city averages 12.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Auburn?
Of Auburn's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 36% involved a drinking driver, 42% involved speeding, 24% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 70% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Auburn each year?
An average of 10.4 people per year died in car accidents in Auburn over the most recent five-year period (52 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Auburn more dangerous than in other Washington cities?
Auburn ranks #6 of 55 ranked Washington cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #491 of 2,153 nationally.