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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Akron, OH recorded 112 traffic deaths in 106 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 11.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 75/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 75% of ranked US cities (#14 of 86 in Ohio, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Akron, Ohio?
Akron has a Road Danger Score of 75/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 106 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 112 people — 11.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Akron ranks #14 out of 86 ranked cities in Ohio and #534 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 75% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Akron's fatal crashes: drinking driver involved — 37% of fatal crashes, versus 26% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Akron fell 30% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Akron’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 106 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Akron | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 39 | 36.8% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 36 | 34.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 20 | 18.9% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 60 | 56.6% | 49.8% |
Akron Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Akron, Ohio 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 | 16 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2020 | 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Akron, Ohio?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Akron recorded 106 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 112 traffic deaths — an average of 22.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Akron?
Akron has a Road Danger Score of 75/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 75% of ranked US cities. The city averages 11.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Akron?
Of Akron's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 37% involved a drinking driver, 34% involved speeding, 19% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 57% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Akron each year?
An average of 22.4 people per year died in car accidents in Akron across 2020–2024 (112 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Akron more dangerous than in other Ohio cities?
Akron ranks #14 of 86 ranked Ohio cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #534 of 2,153 nationally.