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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Minneapolis, MN recorded 120 traffic deaths in 110 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 5.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 33/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 33% of ranked US cities (#13 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Minneapolis has a Road Danger Score of 33/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 110 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 120 people — 5.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Minneapolis ranks #13 out of 45 ranked cities in Minnesota and #1,447 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 33% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Minneapolis's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 53% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Minneapolis rose 5% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Minneapolis’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 110 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Minneapolis | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 42 | 38.2% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 58 | 52.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 37 | 33.6% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 71 | 64.5% | 49.8% |
Minneapolis Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Minneapolis, 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 | 18 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2020 | 17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Minneapolis, Minnesota?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Minneapolis recorded 110 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 120 traffic deaths — an average of 24.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has a Road Danger Score of 33/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 33% of ranked US cities. The city averages 5.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Minneapolis?
Of Minneapolis's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 38% involved a drinking driver, 53% involved speeding, 34% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 65% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Minneapolis each year?
An average of 24.0 people per year died in car accidents in Minneapolis over the most recent five-year period (120 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Minneapolis more dangerous than in other Minnesota cities?
Minneapolis ranks #13 of 45 ranked Minnesota cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,447 of 2,153 nationally.