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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Peoria, IL recorded 51 traffic deaths in 47 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 9.3 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 60/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 60% of ranked US cities (#48 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 Peoria, Illinois?
Peoria has a Road Danger Score of 60/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 47 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 51 people — 9.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Peoria ranks #48 out of 147 ranked cities in Illinois and #860 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 60% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Peoria's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 72% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Peoria fell 66% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Peoria’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 47 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Peoria | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 14 | 29.8% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 21 | 44.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 13 | 27.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 34 | 72.3% | 49.8% |
Peoria Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Peoria, 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 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Peoria, Illinois?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Peoria recorded 47 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 51 traffic deaths — an average of 10.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Peoria?
Peoria has a Road Danger Score of 60/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 60% of ranked US cities. The city averages 9.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Peoria?
Of Peoria's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 30% involved a drinking driver, 45% involved speeding, 28% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 72% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Peoria each year?
An average of 10.2 people per year died in car accidents in Peoria over the most recent five-year period (51 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Peoria more dangerous than in other Illinois cities?
Peoria ranks #48 of 147 ranked Illinois cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #860 of 2,153 nationally.