Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Monroe, LA recorded 54 traffic deaths in 52 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 23.3 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 31 in Louisiana, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Monroe, Louisiana?
Monroe has a Road Danger Score of 96/100 (High Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 52 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 54 people — 23.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Monroe ranks #3 out of 31 ranked cities in Louisiana 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 Monroe's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 44% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Monroe fell 46% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Monroe’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 52 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Monroe | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 19 | 36.5% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 10 | 19.2% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 23 | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 33 | 63.5% | 49.8% |
Monroe Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Monroe, Louisiana 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 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2020 | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Monroe, Louisiana?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Monroe recorded 52 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 54 traffic deaths — an average of 10.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Monroe?
Monroe 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 23.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Monroe?
Of Monroe's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 37% involved a drinking driver, 19% involved speeding, 44% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 64% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Monroe each year?
An average of 10.8 people per year died in car accidents in Monroe over the most recent five-year period (54 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Monroe more dangerous than in other Louisiana cities?
Monroe ranks #3 of 31 ranked Louisiana cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #78 of 2,153 nationally.