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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Commerce City, CO recorded 42 traffic deaths in 37 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 12.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 75/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 75% of ranked US cities (#5 of 35 in Colorado, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Commerce City, Colorado?
Commerce City has a Road Danger Score of 75/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 37 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 42 people — 12.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Commerce City ranks #5 out of 35 ranked cities in Colorado and #534 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 75% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Commerce City's fatal crashes: drinking driver involved — 51% of fatal crashes, versus 26% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Commerce City fell 6% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Commerce City’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 37 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Commerce City | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 19 | 51.4% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 14 | 37.8% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 8 | 21.6% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 27 | 73.0% | 49.8% |
Commerce City Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Commerce City, Colorado 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 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Commerce City, Colorado?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Commerce City recorded 37 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 42 traffic deaths — an average of 8.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Commerce City?
Commerce City has a Road Danger Score of 75/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 75% of ranked US cities. The city averages 12.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Commerce City?
Of Commerce City's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 51% involved a drinking driver, 38% involved speeding, 22% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 73% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Commerce City each year?
An average of 8.4 people per year died in car accidents in Commerce City across 2020–2024 (42 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Commerce City more dangerous than in other Colorado cities?
Commerce City ranks #5 of 35 ranked Colorado cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #534 of 2,153 nationally.