New Bedford, MA
Transportation safety and exposure signals tied to sudden life disruption. Use this page to understand how this risk factor contributes to the overall score in New Bedford and how it compares with peer cities.
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Risk factor score
24.4
Relative risk factor scoreRisk factor scores compare New Bedford against peer cities and statewide baselines. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk in this risk factor.
What we measure
Sources
Direct answers
New Bedford, MA shows lower relative pressure for Mobility and accident risk, with a score of 24.4 out of 100. Higher values mean higher relative risk for this specific risk area.
Mobility and accident risk is the #5 highest scored risk area out of 5 scored areas for New Bedford, MA. Use this as a relative signal, not as advice or a personal forecast.
Traffic fatalities per 100k (NHTSA FARS); Non-motorist fatalities per 100k (FARS); Pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities (FARS)
Factor context
In New Bedford, this is the #5 highest risk factor out of 5 scored factors.
Versus average factor
-17.1 points
Versus overall score
-17.1 points
Narrative summary
The Mobility and accident risk score for New Bedford, MA is 24.4. This indicates lower relative risk compared with other cities.
This risk factor blends traffic fatality rates, non-motorist and pedestrian or bicyclist fatalities, commute-time exposure, and impaired driving death rates. Higher scores indicate greater transportation safety risk relative to peers.
Use this risk factor with financial and access scores to evaluate daily exposure and safety conditions that can disrupt stability.
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