Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Hopkins, MN recorded 8 traffic deaths in 8 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 8.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 56/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 56% of ranked US cities (#4 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 Hopkins, Minnesota?
Hopkins has a Road Danger Score of 56/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 8 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 8 people — 8.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Hopkins ranks #4 out of 45 ranked cities in Minnesota and #947 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 56% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Hopkins's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 50% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Hopkins fell 83% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Hopkins’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 8 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Hopkins | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 2 | 25.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 3 | 37.5% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 4 | 50.0% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 1 | 12.5% | 49.8% |
Hopkins Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Hopkins, 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Hopkins, Minnesota?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Hopkins recorded 8 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 8 traffic deaths — an average of 1.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Hopkins?
Hopkins has a Road Danger Score of 56/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 56% of ranked US cities. The city averages 8.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Hopkins?
Of Hopkins's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 25% involved a drinking driver, 38% involved speeding, 50% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 13% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Hopkins each year?
An average of 1.6 people per year died in car accidents in Hopkins over the most recent five-year period (8 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Hopkins more dangerous than in other Minnesota cities?
Hopkins ranks #4 of 45 ranked Minnesota cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #947 of 2,153 nationally.