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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Everett, WA recorded 72 traffic deaths in 68 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 12.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 79/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 79% of ranked US cities (#5 of 55 in Washington, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Everett, Washington?
Everett has a Road Danger Score of 79/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 68 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 72 people — 12.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Everett ranks #5 out of 55 ranked cities in Washington and #447 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 79% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Everett's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 43% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Everett fell 0% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Everett’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 68 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Everett | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 16 | 23.5% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 22 | 32.4% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 29 | 42.6% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 41 | 60.3% | 49.8% |
Everett Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Everett, 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 | 14 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Everett, Washington?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Everett recorded 68 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 72 traffic deaths — an average of 14.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Everett?
Everett has a Road Danger Score of 79/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 79% of ranked US cities. The city averages 12.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Everett?
Of Everett's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 24% involved a drinking driver, 32% involved speeding, 43% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 60% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Everett each year?
An average of 14.4 people per year died in car accidents in Everett across 2020–2024 (72 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Everett more dangerous than in other Washington cities?
Everett ranks #5 of 55 ranked Washington cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #447 of 2,153 nationally.