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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Burnsville, MN recorded 19 traffic deaths in 17 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 5.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 35/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 35% of ranked US cities (#11 of 45 in Minnesota, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Burnsville, Minnesota?
Burnsville has a Road Danger Score of 35/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 17 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 19 people — 5.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Burnsville ranks #11 out of 45 ranked cities in Minnesota and #1,404 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 35% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Burnsville's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 59% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Burnsville fell 29% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Burnsville’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 17 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Burnsville | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 3 | 17.6% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 5 | 29.4% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 4 | 23.5% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 10 | 58.8% | 49.8% |
Burnsville Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Burnsville, Minnesota 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 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Burnsville, Minnesota?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Burnsville recorded 17 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 19 traffic deaths — an average of 3.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Burnsville?
Burnsville has a Road Danger Score of 35/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 35% of ranked US cities. The city averages 5.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Burnsville?
Of Burnsville's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 18% involved a drinking driver, 29% involved speeding, 24% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 59% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Burnsville each year?
An average of 3.8 people per year died in car accidents in Burnsville over the most recent five-year period (19 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Burnsville more dangerous than in other Minnesota cities?
Burnsville ranks #11 of 45 ranked Minnesota cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,404 of 2,153 nationally.