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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Riverdale, IL recorded 11 traffic deaths in 10 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 22.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 96/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 96% of ranked US cities (#3 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 Riverdale, Illinois?
Riverdale has a Road Danger Score of 96/100 (High Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 10 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 11 people — 22.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Riverdale ranks #3 out of 147 ranked cities in Illinois and #78 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 96% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Riverdale's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 50% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Riverdale fell 71% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Riverdale’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 10 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Riverdale | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 2 | 20.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 5 | 50.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 4 | 40.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 5 | 50.0% | 49.8% |
Riverdale Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Riverdale, 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 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Riverdale, Illinois?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Riverdale recorded 10 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 11 traffic deaths — an average of 2.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Riverdale?
Riverdale has a Road Danger Score of 96/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 96% of ranked US cities. The city averages 22.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Riverdale?
Of Riverdale's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 20% involved a drinking driver, 50% involved speeding, 40% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 50% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Riverdale each year?
An average of 2.2 people per year died in car accidents in Riverdale over the most recent five-year period (11 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Riverdale more dangerous than in other Illinois cities?
Riverdale ranks #3 of 147 ranked Illinois cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #78 of 2,153 nationally.