Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA data, Ohio recorded 6,257 traffic deaths in 5,802 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 10.6 per 100,000 residents per year, ranking #34 of 50 states (most dangerous first); the US average is 12.3.
Traffic Deaths 2020–2024
Deaths per 100K per Year
State Rank
Ohio Traffic Deaths by Year
The Most Dangerous Ohio Cities to Drive In
All 86 ranked Ohio 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 | Riverside | 96/100 | 28 | 23.0 |
| 2 | East Cleveland | 93/100 | 13 | 19.5 |
| 3 | Cleveland | 91/100 | 328 | 18.1 |
| 4 | Dayton | 88/100 | 111 | 16.5 |
| 5 | Brooklyn | 88/100 | 9 | 16.3 |
| 6 | Trotwood | 87/100 | 18 | 15.7 |
| 7 | Maumee | 85/100 | 10 | 14.8 |
| 8 | Youngstown | 84/100 | 42 | 14.3 |
| 9 | Warrensville Heights | 81/100 | 9 | 13.4 |
| 10 | Euclid | 79/100 | 31 | 12.9 |
| 11 | Springdale | 78/100 | 7 | 12.6 |
| 12 | Toledo | 77/100 | 165 | 12.5 |
| 13 | Cincinnati | 76/100 | 191 | 12.3 |
| 14 | Akron | 75/100 | 112 | 11.9 |
| 15 | Monroe | 70/100 | 10 | 11.1 |
| 16 | Springfield | 70/100 | 32 | 11.1 |
| 17 | West Carrollton | 69/100 | 7 | 10.9 |
| 18 | Parma Heights | 68/100 | 11 | 10.7 |
| 19 | Norton | 67/100 | 6 | 10.6 |
| 20 | Canton | 66/100 | 35 | 10.2 |
| 21 | Middletown | 66/100 | 26 | 10.1 |
| 22 | Macedonia | 64/100 | 6 | 9.9 |
| 23 | Columbus | 61/100 | 435 | 9.5 |
| 24 | Clayton | 58/100 | 6 | 9.1 |
| 25 | Grove City | 56/100 | 19 | 8.8 |
| 26 | Sharonville | 56/100 | 6 | 8.7 |
| 27 | Franklin | 55/100 | 5 | 8.6 |
| 28 | Huber Heights | 53/100 | 18 | 8.3 |
| 29 | Oregon | 52/100 | 8 | 8.1 |
| 30 | Vandalia | 52/100 | 6 | 8.1 |
| 31 | Conneaut | 51/100 | 5 | 8.0 |
| 32 | Bedford | 50/100 | 5 | 7.8 |
| 33 | Lima | 48/100 | 13 | 7.5 |
| 34 | Lorain | 46/100 | 24 | 7.3 |
| 35 | Miamisburg | 44/100 | 7 | 7.1 |
| 36 | Maple Heights | 43/100 | 8 | 7.0 |
| 37 | Sandusky | 42/100 | 8 | 6.7 |
| 38 | Willoughby | 41/100 | 8 | 6.6 |
| 39 | Pataskala | 41/100 | 6 | 6.6 |
| 40 | Norwood | 39/100 | 6 | 6.3 |
| 41 | Mansfield | 35/100 | 14 | 5.8 |
| 42 | Portsmouth | 34/100 | 5 | 5.8 |
| 43 | Barberton | 34/100 | 7 | 5.7 |
| 44 | Strongsville | 33/100 | 13 | 5.7 |
| 45 | Elyria | 33/100 | 15 | 5.6 |
| 46 | Aurora | 32/100 | 5 | 5.6 |
| 47 | Athens | 32/100 | 7 | 5.6 |
| 48 | Streetsboro | 32/100 | 5 | 5.6 |
| 49 | Findlay | 31/100 | 11 | 5.5 |
| 50 | Green Township | 30/100 | 16 | 5.4 |
| 51 | Dublin | 29/100 | 13 | 5.3 |
| 52 | North Royalton | 28/100 | 8 | 5.2 |
| 53 | Troy | 28/100 | 7 | 5.2 |
| 54 | Fairborn | 28/100 | 9 | 5.2 |
| 55 | Warren | 27/100 | 10 | 5.1 |
| 56 | Hamilton | 27/100 | 16 | 5.1 |
| 57 | Marion | 27/100 | 9 | 5.1 |
| 58 | North Olmsted | 27/100 | 8 | 5.1 |
| 59 | Gahanna | 23/100 | 8 | 4.6 |
| 60 | Massillon | 21/100 | 7 | 4.3 |
| 61 | Fairfield | 19/100 | 9 | 4.1 |
| 62 | Cuyahoga Falls | 18/100 | 10 | 3.9 |
| 63 | Centerville | 17/100 | 5 | 3.8 |
| 64 | Westerville | 17/100 | 7 | 3.7 |
| 65 | Lancaster | 14/100 | 7 | 3.4 |
| 66 | North Ridgeville | 13/100 | 6 | 3.2 |
| 67 | Avon | 13/100 | 4 | 3.1 |
| 68 | Mentor | 12/100 | 7 | 3.0 |
| 69 | Wooster | 11/100 | 4 | 3.0 |
| 70 | Lakewood | 10/100 | 7 | 2.8 |
| 71 | Mason | 10/100 | 5 | 2.8 |
| 72 | Hilliard | 10/100 | 5 | 2.7 |
| 73 | Delaware | 9/100 | 6 | 2.6 |
| 74 | Reynoldsburg | 9/100 | 5 | 2.4 |
| 75 | Pickerington | 8/100 | 3 | 2.3 |
| 76 | Avon Lake | 8/100 | 3 | 2.3 |
| 77 | Kent | 8/100 | 3 | 2.2 |
| 78 | Stow | 6/100 | 3 | 1.8 |
| 79 | Kettering | 6/100 | 5 | 1.8 |
| 80 | Westlake | 6/100 | 3 | 1.8 |
| 81 | Upper Arlington | 6/100 | 3 | 1.7 |
| 82 | Perrysburg | 5/100 | 2 | 1.6 |
| 83 | Medina | 5/100 | 2 | 1.5 |
| 84 | Shaker Heights | 4/100 | 2 | 1.4 |
| 85 | Marysville | 2/100 | 1 | 0.7 |
| 86 | Brunswick | 2/100 | 1 | 0.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many car accidents happen in Ohio?
NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System recorded 5,802 fatal car accidents in Ohio from 2020 to 2024, killing 6,257 people — an average of 1,251 traffic deaths per year.
How dangerous are Ohio roads compared to other states?
Ohio averages 10.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, ranking #34 of 50 states (most dangerous first). The US average is 12.3 per 100,000.
What causes fatal car accidents in Ohio?
Of Ohio's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 32% involved a drinking driver, 22% involved speeding, and 46% happened in dark conditions.
Which Ohio city is the most dangerous to drive in?
Among ranked Ohio cities, Riverside has the highest Road Danger Score (96/100) at 23.0 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year.