Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Park Ridge, IL recorded 7 traffic deaths in 6 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 3.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 17/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 17% of ranked US cities (#121 of 147 in Illinois, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Park Ridge, Illinois?
Park Ridge has a Road Danger Score of 17/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 6 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 7 people — 3.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Park Ridge ranks #121 out of 147 ranked cities in Illinois and #1,795 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 17% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Park Ridge's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 67% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
What’s Behind Park Ridge’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 6 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Park Ridge | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 0 | 0.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 1 | 16.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 1 | 16.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 4 | 66.7% | 49.8% |
Park Ridge Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Park Ridge, 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 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Park Ridge, Illinois?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Park Ridge recorded 6 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 Park Ridge?
Park Ridge has a Road Danger Score of 17/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 17% of ranked US cities. The city averages 3.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Park Ridge?
Of Park Ridge's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 0% involved a drinking driver, 17% involved speeding, 17% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 67% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Park Ridge each year?
An average of 1.4 people per year died in car accidents in Park Ridge across 2020–2024 (7 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Park Ridge more dangerous than in other Illinois cities?
Park Ridge ranks #121 of 147 ranked Illinois cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,795 of 2,153 nationally.