Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Mount Vernon, IL recorded 9 traffic deaths in 9 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 12.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 78/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 78% of ranked US cities (#17 of 147 in Illinois, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Mount Vernon, Illinois?
Mount Vernon has a Road Danger Score of 78/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 9 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 9 people — 12.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Mount Vernon ranks #17 out of 147 ranked cities in Illinois and #469 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 78% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Mount Vernon's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 56% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
What’s Behind Mount Vernon’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 | Mount Vernon | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 1 | 11.1% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 1 | 11.1% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 5 | 55.6% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 2 | 22.2% | 49.8% |
Mount Vernon Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Mount Vernon, 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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Mount Vernon, Illinois?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Mount Vernon recorded 9 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 9 traffic deaths — an average of 1.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon has a Road Danger Score of 78/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 78% of ranked US cities. The city averages 12.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Mount Vernon?
Of Mount Vernon's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 11% involved a drinking driver, 11% involved speeding, 56% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 22% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Mount Vernon each year?
An average of 1.8 people per year died in car accidents in Mount Vernon across 2020–2024 (9 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Mount Vernon more dangerous than in other Illinois cities?
Mount Vernon ranks #17 of 147 ranked Illinois cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #469 of 2,153 nationally.