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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Canton, OH recorded 35 traffic deaths in 34 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 10.2 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 66/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 66% of ranked US cities (#20 of 86 in Ohio, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Canton, Ohio?
Canton has a Road Danger Score of 66/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 34 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 35 people — 10.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Canton ranks #20 out of 86 ranked cities in Ohio and #730 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 66% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Canton's fatal crashes: dark / nighttime conditions — 62% of fatal crashes, versus 50% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Canton fell 36% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Canton’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 34 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Canton | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 10 | 29.4% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 5 | 14.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 7 | 20.6% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 21 | 61.8% | 49.8% |
Canton Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Canton, 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 | 5 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Canton, Ohio?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Canton recorded 34 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 35 traffic deaths — an average of 7.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Canton?
Canton has a Road Danger Score of 66/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 66% of ranked US cities. The city averages 10.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Canton?
Of Canton's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 29% involved a drinking driver, 15% involved speeding, 21% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 62% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Canton each year?
An average of 7.0 people per year died in car accidents in Canton across 2020–2024 (35 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Canton more dangerous than in other Ohio cities?
Canton ranks #20 of 86 ranked Ohio cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #730 of 2,153 nationally.