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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA data, the most dangerous city to drive in in Minnesota is Brooklyn Center, MN with 14.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year (2020–2024; Road Danger Score 83/100), vs a US average of 12.3.
Highest Traffic-Fatality Rates in Minnesota
Cities ranked by Road Danger Score — 5-year traffic deaths per 100,000 residents from NHTSA FARS.
| # | City | Danger Score | Deaths per 100K/yr | Deaths 2020–2024 | Alcohol % | Speeding % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooklyn Center | 83/100 | 14.2 | 22 | 32% | 46% |
| 2 | Bemidji | 57/100 | 8.8 | 7 | 57% | 71% |
| 3 | Hibbing | 57/100 | 8.8 | 7 | 57% | 14% |
| 4 | Hopkins | 56/100 | 8.7 | 8 | 25% | 38% |
| 5 | St. Peter | 52/100 | 8.1 | 5 | 0% | 0% |
| 6 | Fridley | 50/100 | 7.9 | 12 | 36% | 18% |
| 7 | Rogers | 46/100 | 7.3 | 5 | 0% | 0% |
| 8 | Maplewood | 44/100 | 7.1 | 14 | 21% | 50% |
| 9 | Fergus Falls | 44/100 | 7.0 | 5 | 0% | 25% |
| 10 | Alexandria | 41/100 | 6.6 | 5 | 0% | 0% |
| 11 | Burnsville | 35/100 | 5.9 | 19 | 18% | 29% |
| 12 | St. Paul | 35/100 | 5.8 | 88 | 37% | 36% |
| 13 | Minneapolis | 33/100 | 5.7 | 120 | 38% | 53% |
| 14 | Richfield | 31/100 | 5.5 | 10 | 29% | 14% |
| 15 | Coon Rapids | 30/100 | 5.4 | 17 | 31% | 50% |
| 16 | Blaine | 30/100 | 5.3 | 20 | 21% | 21% |
| 17 | Roseville | 27/100 | 5.1 | 9 | 13% | 13% |
| 18 | Oakdale | 26/100 | 5.0 | 7 | 80% | 20% |
| 19 | Forest Lake | 25/100 | 4.8 | 5 | 40% | 60% |
| 20 | Duluth | 24/100 | 4.8 | 21 | 26% | 42% |
| 21 | Northfield | 24/100 | 4.7 | 5 | 0% | 40% |
| 22 | Winona | 23/100 | 4.6 | 6 | 33% | 17% |
| 23 | Shakopee | 23/100 | 4.6 | 11 | 27% | 18% |
| 24 | Owatonna | 23/100 | 4.5 | 6 | 17% | 33% |
| 25 | Lino Lakes | 22/100 | 4.4 | 5 | 20% | 0% |
| 26 | Bloomington | 22/100 | 4.4 | 19 | 26% | 26% |
| 27 | Rosemount | 20/100 | 4.3 | 6 | 0% | 50% |
| 28 | St. Cloud | 20/100 | 4.2 | 15 | 13% | 40% |
| 29 | Eagan | 20/100 | 4.2 | 14 | 33% | 42% |
| 30 | Elk River | 15/100 | 3.6 | 5 | 40% | 20% |
| 31 | Moorhead | 15/100 | 3.5 | 8 | 17% | 17% |
| 32 | Ramsey | 15/100 | 3.5 | 5 | 20% | 40% |
| 33 | Chaska | 14/100 | 3.4 | 5 | 20% | 20% |
| 34 | Cottage Grove | 14/100 | 3.2 | 7 | 17% | 17% |
| 35 | Maple Grove | 12/100 | 3.1 | 11 | 11% | 33% |
| 36 | Plymouth | 10/100 | 2.6 | 10 | 0% | 30% |
| 37 | Rochester | 9/100 | 2.4 | 15 | 13% | 33% |
| 38 | Savage | 8/100 | 2.4 | 4 | 25% | 50% |
| 39 | Prior Lake | 7/100 | 2.1 | 3 | 0% | 0% |
| 40 | Eden Prairie | 7/100 | 2.0 | 6 | 0% | 17% |
| 41 | Apple Valley | 6/100 | 1.8 | 5 | 25% | 0% |
| 42 | Lakeville | 6/100 | 1.8 | 7 | 29% | 29% |
| 43 | Woodbury | 6/100 | 1.7 | 7 | 14% | 14% |
| 44 | Austin | 5/100 | 1.5 | 2 | 50% | 0% |
| 45 | Edina | 3/100 | 0.7 | 2 | 50% | 0% |