Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Simi Valley, CA recorded 30 traffic deaths in 29 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 4.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 25/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 25% of ranked US cities (#140 of 220 in California, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Simi Valley, California?
Simi Valley has a Road Danger Score of 25/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 29 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 30 people — 4.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Simi Valley ranks #140 out of 220 ranked cities in California and #1,621 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 25% of ranked US cities.
Traffic deaths in Simi Valley rose 40% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Simi Valley’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 29 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Simi Valley | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 7 | 24.1% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 8 | 27.6% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 8 | 27.6% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 15 | 51.7% | 49.8% |
Simi Valley Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Simi Valley, 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 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Simi Valley, California?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Simi Valley recorded 29 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 30 traffic deaths — an average of 6.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Simi Valley?
Simi Valley has a Road Danger Score of 25/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 25% of ranked US cities. The city averages 4.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Simi Valley?
Of Simi Valley's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 24% involved a drinking driver, 28% involved speeding, 28% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 52% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Simi Valley each year?
An average of 6.0 people per year died in car accidents in Simi Valley over the most recent five-year period (30 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Simi Valley more dangerous than in other California cities?
Simi Valley ranks #140 of 220 ranked California cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,621 of 2,153 nationally.