Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Romulus, MI recorded 31 traffic deaths in 27 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 25.2 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 97/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 97% of ranked US cities (#2 of 62 in Michigan, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Romulus, Michigan?
Romulus has a Road Danger Score of 97/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 27 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 31 people — 25.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Romulus ranks #2 out of 62 ranked cities in Michigan and #56 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 97% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Romulus's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 82% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Romulus fell 0% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Romulus’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 27 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Romulus | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 6 | 22.2% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 8 | 29.6% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 8 | 29.6% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 22 | 81.5% | 49.8% |
Romulus Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Romulus, 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 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Romulus, Michigan?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Romulus recorded 27 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 31 traffic deaths — an average of 6.2 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Romulus?
Romulus has a Road Danger Score of 97/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 97% of ranked US cities. The city averages 25.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Romulus?
Of Romulus's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 22% involved a drinking driver, 30% involved speeding, 30% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 82% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Romulus each year?
An average of 6.2 people per year died in car accidents in Romulus across 2020–2024 (31 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Romulus more dangerous than in other Michigan cities?
Romulus ranks #2 of 62 ranked Michigan cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #56 of 2,153 nationally.