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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Bellevue, WA recorded 10 traffic deaths in 10 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 1.3 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 4/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 4% of ranked US cities (#50 of 55 in Washington, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Bellevue, Washington?
Bellevue has a Road Danger Score of 4/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 10 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 10 people — 1.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Bellevue ranks #50 out of 55 ranked cities in Washington and #2,077 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 4% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Bellevue's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 50% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Bellevue fell 60% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Bellevue’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 10 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Bellevue | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 0 | 0.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 2 | 20.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 5 | 50.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 1 | 10.0% | 49.8% |
Bellevue Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Bellevue, 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 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Bellevue, Washington?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Bellevue recorded 10 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 10 traffic deaths — an average of 2.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Bellevue?
Bellevue has a Road Danger Score of 4/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 4% of ranked US cities. The city averages 1.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Bellevue?
Of Bellevue's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 0% involved a drinking driver, 20% involved speeding, 50% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 10% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Bellevue each year?
An average of 2.0 people per year died in car accidents in Bellevue across 2020–2024 (10 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Bellevue more dangerous than in other Washington cities?
Bellevue ranks #50 of 55 ranked Washington cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #2,077 of 2,153 nationally.