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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Toledo, OH recorded 165 traffic deaths in 159 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 12.5 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 77/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 77% of ranked US cities (#12 of 86 in Ohio, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Toledo, Ohio?
Toledo has a Road Danger Score of 77/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 159 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 165 people — 12.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Toledo ranks #12 out of 86 ranked cities in Ohio and #491 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 77% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Toledo's fatal crashes: drinking driver involved — 39% of fatal crashes, versus 26% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Toledo fell 28% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Toledo’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 159 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Toledo | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 62 | 39.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 47 | 29.6% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 30 | 18.9% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 86 | 54.1% | 49.8% |
Toledo Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Toledo, 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 | 22 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2020 | 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Toledo, Ohio?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Toledo recorded 159 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 165 traffic deaths — an average of 33.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Toledo?
Toledo has a Road Danger Score of 77/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 77% of ranked US cities. The city averages 12.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Toledo?
Of Toledo's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 39% involved a drinking driver, 30% involved speeding, 19% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 54% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Toledo each year?
An average of 33.0 people per year died in car accidents in Toledo across 2020–2024 (165 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Toledo more dangerous than in other Ohio cities?
Toledo ranks #12 of 86 ranked Ohio cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #491 of 2,153 nationally.