Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Hazel Crest, IL recorded 11 traffic deaths in 9 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 17.5 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 91/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 91% of ranked US cities (#8 of 147 in Illinois, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Hazel Crest, Illinois?
Hazel Crest has a Road Danger Score of 91/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 9 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 11 people — 17.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Hazel Crest ranks #8 out of 147 ranked cities in Illinois and #186 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 91% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Hazel Crest's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 56% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
What’s Behind Hazel Crest’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 9 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Hazel Crest | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 1 | 11.1% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 5 | 55.6% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 2 | 22.2% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 6 | 66.7% | 49.8% |
Hazel Crest Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Hazel Crest, 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 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Hazel Crest, Illinois?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Hazel Crest recorded 9 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 11 traffic deaths — an average of 2.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Hazel Crest?
Hazel Crest has a Road Danger Score of 91/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 91% of ranked US cities. The city averages 17.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Hazel Crest?
Of Hazel Crest's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 11% involved a drinking driver, 56% involved speeding, 22% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 67% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Hazel Crest each year?
An average of 2.2 people per year died in car accidents in Hazel Crest across 2020–2024 (11 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Hazel Crest more dangerous than in other Illinois cities?
Hazel Crest ranks #8 of 147 ranked Illinois cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #186 of 2,153 nationally.