Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Burbank, IL recorded 7 traffic deaths in 7 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 5.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 26/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 26% of ranked US cities (#106 of 147 in Illinois, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Burbank, Illinois?
Burbank has a Road Danger Score of 26/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 7 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 7 people — 5.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Burbank ranks #106 out of 147 ranked cities in Illinois and #1,599 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 26% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Burbank's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 71% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
What’s Behind Burbank’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 7 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Burbank | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 0 | 0.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 0 | 0.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 5 | 71.4% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 5 | 71.4% | 49.8% |
Burbank Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Burbank, 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 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Burbank, Illinois?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Burbank recorded 7 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 7 traffic deaths — an average of 1.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Burbank?
Burbank has a Road Danger Score of 26/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 26% of ranked US cities. The city averages 5.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Burbank?
Of Burbank's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 0% involved a drinking driver, 0% involved speeding, 71% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 71% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Burbank each year?
An average of 1.4 people per year died in car accidents in Burbank across 2020–2024 (7 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Burbank more dangerous than in other Illinois cities?
Burbank ranks #106 of 147 ranked Illinois cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,599 of 2,153 nationally.