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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Monroeville, PA recorded 13 traffic deaths in 13 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 9.4 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 60/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 60% of ranked US cities (#7 of 54 in Pennsylvania, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Monroeville, Pennsylvania?
Monroeville has a Road Danger Score of 60/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 13 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 13 people — 9.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Monroeville ranks #7 out of 54 ranked cities in Pennsylvania and #860 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 60% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Monroeville's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 31% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Monroeville rose 40% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Monroeville’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 13 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Monroeville | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 3 | 23.1% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 3 | 23.1% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 4 | 30.8% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 7 | 53.8% | 49.8% |
Monroeville Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Monroeville, Pennsylvania 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 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Monroeville, Pennsylvania?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Monroeville recorded 13 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 13 traffic deaths — an average of 2.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Monroeville?
Monroeville has a Road Danger Score of 60/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 60% of ranked US cities. The city averages 9.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Monroeville?
Of Monroeville's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 23% involved a drinking driver, 23% involved speeding, 31% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 54% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Monroeville each year?
An average of 2.6 people per year died in car accidents in Monroeville across 2020–2024 (13 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Monroeville more dangerous than in other Pennsylvania cities?
Monroeville ranks #7 of 54 ranked Pennsylvania cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #860 of 2,153 nationally.