Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Montgomery, AL recorded 157 traffic deaths in 150 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 16.2 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 88/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 88% of ranked US cities (#10 of 52 in Alabama, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Montgomery, Alabama?
Montgomery has a Road Danger Score of 88/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 150 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 157 people — 16.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Montgomery ranks #10 out of 52 ranked cities in Alabama and #251 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 88% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Montgomery's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 35% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Montgomery rose 5% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Montgomery’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 150 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Montgomery | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 43 | 28.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 10 | 6.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 52 | 34.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 86 | 57.3% | 49.8% |
Montgomery Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Montgomery, Alabama 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 | 31 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2020 | 25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Montgomery, Alabama?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Montgomery recorded 150 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 157 traffic deaths — an average of 31.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Montgomery?
Montgomery has a Road Danger Score of 88/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 88% of ranked US cities. The city averages 16.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Montgomery?
Of Montgomery's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 29% involved a drinking driver, 7% involved speeding, 35% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 57% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Montgomery each year?
An average of 31.4 people per year died in car accidents in Montgomery across 2020–2024 (157 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Montgomery more dangerous than in other Alabama cities?
Montgomery ranks #10 of 52 ranked Alabama cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #251 of 2,153 nationally.