Car Accidents in Minnesota: Road Danger by City

NHTSA fatal-crash data 2020–2024 | 45 ranked cities

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

2,205
2,033 fatal crashes

Deaths per 100K per Year

7.7
-37% vs avg
national: 12.3

State Rank

#45/50
most dangerous first

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.

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