Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Aurora, IL recorded 51 traffic deaths in 47 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 6.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 36/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 36% of ranked US cities (#86 of 147 in Illinois, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Aurora, Illinois?
Aurora has a Road Danger Score of 36/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 47 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 51 people — 6.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Aurora ranks #86 out of 147 ranked cities in Illinois and #1,382 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 36% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Aurora's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 43% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Aurora fell 0% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Aurora’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 47 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Aurora | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 13 | 27.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 20 | 42.6% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 12 | 25.5% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 24 | 51.1% | 49.8% |
Aurora Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Aurora, Illinois 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 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Aurora, Illinois?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Aurora recorded 47 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 51 traffic deaths — an average of 10.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Aurora?
Aurora has a Road Danger Score of 36/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 36% of ranked US cities. The city averages 6.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Aurora?
Of Aurora's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 28% involved a drinking driver, 43% involved speeding, 26% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 51% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Aurora each year?
An average of 10.2 people per year died in car accidents in Aurora across 2020–2024 (51 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Aurora more dangerous than in other Illinois cities?
Aurora ranks #86 of 147 ranked Illinois cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,382 of 2,153 nationally.