Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Mission, KS recorded 6 traffic deaths in 5 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 12.0 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 75/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 75% of ranked US cities (#3 of 21 in Kansas, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Mission, Kansas?
Mission has a Road Danger Score of 75/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 5 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 6 people — 12.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Mission ranks #3 out of 21 ranked cities in Kansas and #534 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 75% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Mission's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 80% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
What’s Behind Mission’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 5 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Mission | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 2 | 40.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 1 | 20.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 0 | 0.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 4 | 80.0% | 49.8% |
Mission Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Mission, Kansas 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 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Mission, Kansas?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Mission recorded 5 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 6 traffic deaths — an average of 1.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Mission?
Mission has a Road Danger Score of 75/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 75% of ranked US cities. The city averages 12.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Mission?
Of Mission's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 40% involved a drinking driver, 20% involved speeding, 0% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 80% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Mission each year?
An average of 1.2 people per year died in car accidents in Mission across 2020–2024 (6 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Mission more dangerous than in other Kansas cities?
Mission ranks #3 of 21 ranked Kansas cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #534 of 2,153 nationally.