Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Billings, MT recorded 58 traffic deaths in 53 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 9.5 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 61/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 61% of ranked US cities (#1 of 6 in Montana, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Billings, Montana?
Billings has a Road Danger Score of 61/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 53 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 58 people — 9.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Billings ranks #1 out of 6 ranked cities in Montana and #838 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 61% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Billings's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 59% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Billings rose 61% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Billings’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 53 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Billings | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 23 | 43.4% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 31 | 58.5% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 10 | 18.9% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 28 | 52.8% | 49.8% |
Billings Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Billings, Montana 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 | 14 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Billings, Montana?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Billings recorded 53 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 58 traffic deaths — an average of 11.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Billings?
Billings has a Road Danger Score of 61/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 61% of ranked US cities. The city averages 9.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Billings?
Of Billings's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 43% involved a drinking driver, 59% involved speeding, 19% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 53% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Billings each year?
An average of 11.6 people per year died in car accidents in Billings over the most recent five-year period (58 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Billings more dangerous than in other Montana cities?
Billings ranks #1 of 6 ranked Montana cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #838 of 2,153 nationally.