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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Eastpointe, MI recorded 12 traffic deaths in 12 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 7.2 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 45/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 45% of ranked US cities (#31 of 62 in Michigan, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Eastpointe, Michigan?
Eastpointe has a Road Danger Score of 45/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 12 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 12 people — 7.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Eastpointe ranks #31 out of 62 ranked cities in Michigan and #1,186 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 45% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Eastpointe's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 67% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Eastpointe rose 40% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Eastpointe’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 12 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Eastpointe | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 2 | 16.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 2 | 16.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 8 | 66.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 7 | 58.3% | 49.8% |
Eastpointe Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Eastpointe, Michigan 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 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Eastpointe, Michigan?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Eastpointe recorded 12 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 12 traffic deaths — an average of 2.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Eastpointe?
Eastpointe has a Road Danger Score of 45/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 45% of ranked US cities. The city averages 7.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Eastpointe?
Of Eastpointe's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 17% involved a drinking driver, 17% involved speeding, 67% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 58% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Eastpointe each year?
An average of 2.4 people per year died in car accidents in Eastpointe over the most recent five-year period (12 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Eastpointe more dangerous than in other Michigan cities?
Eastpointe ranks #31 of 62 ranked Michigan cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,186 of 2,153 nationally.