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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Country Club Hills, IL recorded 8 traffic deaths in 7 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 10.1 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 66/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 66% of ranked US cities (#35 of 147 in Illinois, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Country Club Hills, Illinois?
Country Club Hills has a Road Danger Score of 66/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 7 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 8 people — 10.1 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Country Club Hills ranks #35 out of 147 ranked cities in Illinois and #730 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 66% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Country Club Hills's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 43% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Country Club Hills fell 100% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Country Club Hills’s Fatal Crashes
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 | Country Club Hills | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 0 | 0.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 3 | 42.9% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 1 | 14.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 3 | 42.9% | 49.8% |
Country Club Hills Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Country Club Hills, 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 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Country Club Hills, Illinois?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Country Club Hills recorded 7 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 8 traffic deaths — an average of 1.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Country Club Hills?
Country Club Hills has a Road Danger Score of 66/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 66% of ranked US cities. The city averages 10.1 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Country Club Hills?
Of Country Club Hills's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 0% involved a drinking driver, 43% involved speeding, 14% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 43% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Country Club Hills each year?
An average of 1.6 people per year died in car accidents in Country Club Hills over the most recent five-year period (8 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Country Club Hills more dangerous than in other Illinois cities?
Country Club Hills ranks #35 of 147 ranked Illinois cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #730 of 2,153 nationally.