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Livonia, MI Car Accident Statistics & Road Danger

NHTSA fatal-crash data (5-year window) | 91,189 residents

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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Livonia, MI recorded 31 traffic deaths in 31 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 6.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 42/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 42% of ranked US cities (#32 of 62 in Michigan, most dangerous first).

Road Danger Score

42/100
Below Avg
Near-Average Road Danger

Traffic Deaths per 100K

6.8
-45% vs avg
per year (national: 12.3)

Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)

31
31 deaths (≈6.2/year)
Government-Verified Data Source: NHTSA FARS (5-Year Window) 5-Year Window (percentile score)

How Dangerous Are the Roads in Livonia, Michigan?

Livonia has a Road Danger Score of 42/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 31 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 31 people — 6.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.

Livonia ranks #32 out of 62 ranked cities in Michigan and #1,251 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 42% of ranked US cities.

Traffic deaths in Livonia rose 15% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.

What’s Behind Livonia’s Fatal Crashes

Share of the city’s 31 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.

Crash Factor Fatal Crashes Livonia National Avg
Drinking driver involved 5 16.1% 25.9%
Speeding involved 6 19.4% 28.2%
Pedestrian or cyclist involved 5 16.1% 22.5%
Dark / nighttime conditions 16 51.6% 49.8%

Livonia Traffic Deaths by Year

Annual traffic fatalities in Livonia, Michigan from NHTSA FARS. Single-year swings are normal in smaller cities; the Road Danger Score uses the full 5-year window.

YearTraffic Deaths
2024 10
2023 5
2022 3
2021 7
2020 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the car accident statistics for Livonia, Michigan?

According to NHTSA FARS data, Livonia recorded 31 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 31 traffic deaths — an average of 6.2 deaths per year.

How dangerous are the roads in Livonia?

Livonia has a Road Danger Score of 42/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 42% of ranked US cities. The city averages 6.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.

What causes fatal car accidents in Livonia?

Of Livonia's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 16% involved a drinking driver, 19% involved speeding, 16% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 52% happened in dark conditions.

How many people die in car accidents in Livonia each year?

An average of 6.2 people per year died in car accidents in Livonia over the most recent five-year period (31 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.

Is driving in Livonia more dangerous than in other Michigan cities?

Livonia ranks #32 of 62 ranked Michigan cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,251 of 2,153 nationally.

Road Danger in Other Michigan Cities

Car accidents in Madison Heights
Deaths/100K: 5.0 Danger: 26/100
Car accidents in Marquette
Deaths/100K: 4.7 Danger: 24/100
Car accidents in Midland
Deaths/100K: 4.2 Danger: 20/100
Car accidents in Mount Pleasant
Deaths/100K: 9.7 Danger: 63/100
Car accidents in Muskegon
Deaths/100K: 9.1 Danger: 59/100
Car accidents in Norton Shores
Deaths/100K: 8.0 Danger: 51/100

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