Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA data, Minnesota recorded 2,205 traffic deaths in 2,033 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 7.7 per 100,000 residents per year, ranking #45 of 50 states (most dangerous first); the US average is 12.3.
Traffic Deaths 2020–2024
Deaths per 100K per Year
State Rank
Minnesota Traffic Deaths by Year
The Most Dangerous Minnesota Cities to Drive In
All 45 ranked Minnesota cities by Road Danger Score (5-year traffic deaths per 100,000 residents, most dangerous first).
| # | City | Danger Score | Deaths (2020–2024) | Deaths per 100K/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooklyn Center | 83/100 | 22 | 14.2 |
| 2 | Bemidji | 57/100 | 7 | 8.8 |
| 3 | Hibbing | 57/100 | 7 | 8.8 |
| 4 | Hopkins | 56/100 | 8 | 8.7 |
| 5 | St. Peter | 52/100 | 5 | 8.1 |
| 6 | Fridley | 50/100 | 12 | 7.9 |
| 7 | Rogers | 46/100 | 5 | 7.3 |
| 8 | Maplewood | 44/100 | 14 | 7.1 |
| 9 | Fergus Falls | 44/100 | 5 | 7.0 |
| 10 | Alexandria | 41/100 | 5 | 6.6 |
| 11 | Burnsville | 35/100 | 19 | 5.9 |
| 12 | St. Paul | 35/100 | 88 | 5.8 |
| 13 | Minneapolis | 33/100 | 120 | 5.7 |
| 14 | Richfield | 31/100 | 10 | 5.5 |
| 15 | Coon Rapids | 30/100 | 17 | 5.4 |
| 16 | Blaine | 30/100 | 20 | 5.3 |
| 17 | Roseville | 27/100 | 9 | 5.1 |
| 18 | Oakdale | 26/100 | 7 | 5.0 |
| 19 | Forest Lake | 25/100 | 5 | 4.8 |
| 20 | Duluth | 24/100 | 21 | 4.8 |
| 21 | Northfield | 24/100 | 5 | 4.7 |
| 22 | Winona | 23/100 | 6 | 4.6 |
| 23 | Shakopee | 23/100 | 11 | 4.6 |
| 24 | Owatonna | 23/100 | 6 | 4.5 |
| 25 | Lino Lakes | 22/100 | 5 | 4.4 |
| 26 | Bloomington | 22/100 | 19 | 4.4 |
| 27 | Rosemount | 20/100 | 6 | 4.3 |
| 28 | St. Cloud | 20/100 | 15 | 4.2 |
| 29 | Eagan | 20/100 | 14 | 4.2 |
| 30 | Elk River | 15/100 | 5 | 3.6 |
| 31 | Moorhead | 15/100 | 8 | 3.5 |
| 32 | Ramsey | 15/100 | 5 | 3.5 |
| 33 | Chaska | 14/100 | 5 | 3.4 |
| 34 | Cottage Grove | 14/100 | 7 | 3.2 |
| 35 | Maple Grove | 12/100 | 11 | 3.1 |
| 36 | Plymouth | 10/100 | 10 | 2.6 |
| 37 | Rochester | 9/100 | 15 | 2.4 |
| 38 | Savage | 8/100 | 4 | 2.4 |
| 39 | Prior Lake | 7/100 | 3 | 2.1 |
| 40 | Eden Prairie | 7/100 | 6 | 2.0 |
| 41 | Apple Valley | 6/100 | 5 | 1.8 |
| 42 | Lakeville | 6/100 | 7 | 1.8 |
| 43 | Woodbury | 6/100 | 7 | 1.7 |
| 44 | Austin | 5/100 | 2 | 1.5 |
| 45 | Edina | 3/100 | 2 | 0.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many car accidents happen in Minnesota?
NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System recorded 2,033 fatal car accidents in Minnesota from 2020 to 2024, killing 2,205 people — an average of 441 traffic deaths per year.
How dangerous are Minnesota roads compared to other states?
Minnesota averages 7.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, ranking #45 of 50 states (most dangerous first). The US average is 12.3 per 100,000.
What causes fatal car accidents in Minnesota?
Of Minnesota's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 31% involved a drinking driver, 30% involved speeding, and 39% happened in dark conditions.
Which Minnesota city is the most dangerous to drive in?
Among ranked Minnesota cities, Brooklyn Center has the highest Road Danger Score (83/100) at 14.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year.