Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Danville, IL recorded 14 traffic deaths in 14 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 10.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 65/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 65% of ranked US cities (#37 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 Danville, Illinois?
Danville has a Road Danger Score of 65/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 14 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 14 people — 10.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Danville ranks #37 out of 147 ranked cities in Illinois and #751 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 65% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Danville's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 57% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Danville fell 57% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Danville’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 14 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Danville | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 5 | 35.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 8 | 57.1% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 4 | 28.6% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 8 | 57.1% | 49.8% |
Danville Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Danville, 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Danville, Illinois?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Danville recorded 14 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 14 traffic deaths — an average of 2.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Danville?
Danville has a Road Danger Score of 65/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 65% of ranked US cities. The city averages 10.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Danville?
Of Danville's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 36% involved a drinking driver, 57% involved speeding, 29% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 57% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Danville each year?
An average of 2.8 people per year died in car accidents in Danville over the most recent five-year period (14 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Danville more dangerous than in other Illinois cities?
Danville ranks #37 of 147 ranked Illinois cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #751 of 2,153 nationally.