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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Redford Township, MI recorded 23 traffic deaths in 23 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 9.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 64/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 64% of ranked US cities (#16 of 62 in Michigan, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Redford Township, Michigan?
Redford Township has a Road Danger Score of 64/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 23 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 23 people — 9.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Redford Township ranks #16 out of 62 ranked cities in Michigan and #773 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 64% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Redford Township's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 44% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Redford Township fell 0% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Redford Township’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 23 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Redford Township | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 7 | 30.4% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 3 | 13.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 10 | 43.5% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 11 | 47.8% | 49.8% |
Redford Township Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Redford Township, 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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Redford Township, Michigan?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Redford Township recorded 23 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 23 traffic deaths — an average of 4.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Redford Township?
Redford Township has a Road Danger Score of 64/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 64% of ranked US cities. The city averages 9.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Redford Township?
Of Redford Township's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 30% involved a drinking driver, 13% involved speeding, 44% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 48% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Redford Township each year?
An average of 4.6 people per year died in car accidents in Redford Township across 2020–2024 (23 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Redford Township more dangerous than in other Michigan cities?
Redford Township ranks #16 of 62 ranked Michigan cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #773 of 2,153 nationally.