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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Perris, CA recorded 45 traffic deaths in 41 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 11.1 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 70/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 70% of ranked US cities (#39 of 220 in California, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Perris, California?
Perris has a Road Danger Score of 70/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 41 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 45 people — 11.1 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Perris ranks #39 out of 220 ranked cities in California and #643 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 70% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Perris's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 37% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Perris fell 65% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Perris’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 41 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Perris | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 16 | 39.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 16 | 39.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 15 | 36.6% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 26 | 63.4% | 49.8% |
Perris Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Perris, California 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 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2020 | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Perris, California?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Perris recorded 41 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 45 traffic deaths — an average of 9.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Perris?
Perris has a Road Danger Score of 70/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 70% of ranked US cities. The city averages 11.1 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Perris?
Of Perris's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 39% involved a drinking driver, 39% involved speeding, 37% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 63% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Perris each year?
An average of 9.0 people per year died in car accidents in Perris across 2020–2024 (45 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Perris more dangerous than in other California cities?
Perris ranks #39 of 220 ranked California cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #643 of 2,153 nationally.