NHTSA FARS 2020–2024 · Census population
Most Dangerous Counties in District of Columbia
Quick answer: District of Columbia recorded the most road deaths in District of Columbia from 2020 to 2024 (200), while District of Columbia had the highest death rate, 5.9 per 100,000 residents a year against 5.9 for the state as a whole.
Per 100,000 residents a year · counties with 10,000+ people
Highest death rate
| # | County | Deaths per 100k / year | Deaths 2020–2024 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 5.9 | 200 | 681,294 |
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Every county in District of Columbia
| County | Deaths | Fatal crashes | Per 100k / yr | Pedestrians | At night | Alcohol | 2020→2024 | Deadliest roads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 200 | 187 | 5.9 | 38% | 65% | 24% | I-395, I-295, US-50 |
Deaths = people killed in crashes in the county, 2020–2024. Pedestrians = share of deaths who were on foot. At night = share of fatal crashes in the dark. Alcohol = share of fatal crashes where police reported a driver had been drinking. Rate = yearly average deaths ÷ average population × 100,000. Source: NHTSA FARS, U.S. Census Bureau.
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Dangerous counties — FAQ
What is the most dangerous county in District of Columbia for driving?
District of Columbia recorded the most road deaths in District of Columbia from 2020 to 2024 (200), while District of Columbia had the highest death rate, 5.9 per 100,000 residents a year against 5.9 for the state as a whole. Big counties lead on counts because more people drive there; the rate shows the risk for each resident.
How many people died on District of Columbia roads from 2020 to 2024?
200 people, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, about 40 a year.
Where does this ranking come from?
Every fatal crash in NHTSA's FARS census for 2020–2024, placed in the county where it happened, divided by the county's average population from the U.S. Census Bureau. Rates are only ranked for counties with at least 10,000 residents.