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Murrysville, PA Car Accident Statistics & Road Danger

NHTSA fatal-crash data (5-year window) | 20,674 residents

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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Murrysville, PA recorded 7 traffic deaths in 7 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 6.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 42/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 42% of ranked US cities (#18 of 54 in Pennsylvania, most dangerous first).

Road Danger Score

42/100
Below Avg
Near-Average Road Danger

Traffic Deaths per 100K

6.8
-45% vs avg
per year (national: 12.3)

Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)

7
7 deaths (≈1.4/year)
Government-Verified Data Source: NHTSA FARS (5-Year Window) 5-Year Window (percentile score)

How Dangerous Are the Roads in Murrysville, Pennsylvania?

Murrysville has a Road Danger Score of 42/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 7 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 7 people — 6.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.

Murrysville ranks #18 out of 54 ranked cities in Pennsylvania and #1,251 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 42% of ranked US cities.

The most distinctive factor in Murrysville's fatal crashes: drinking driver involved — 43% of fatal crashes, versus 26% nationally.

Traffic deaths in Murrysville fell 60% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.

What’s Behind Murrysville’s Fatal Crashes

Share of the city’s 7 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.

Crash Factor Fatal Crashes Murrysville National Avg
Drinking driver involved 3 42.9% 25.9%
Speeding involved 1 14.3% 28.2%
Pedestrian or cyclist involved 1 14.3% 22.5%
Dark / nighttime conditions 4 57.1% 49.8%

Murrysville Traffic Deaths by Year

Annual traffic fatalities in Murrysville, Pennsylvania from NHTSA FARS. Single-year swings are normal in smaller cities; the Road Danger Score uses the full 5-year window.

YearTraffic Deaths
2024 0
2023 2
2022 0
2021 2
2020 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the car accident statistics for Murrysville, Pennsylvania?

According to NHTSA FARS data, Murrysville recorded 7 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 7 traffic deaths — an average of 1.4 deaths per year.

How dangerous are the roads in Murrysville?

Murrysville has a Road Danger Score of 42/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 42% of ranked US cities. The city averages 6.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.

What causes fatal car accidents in Murrysville?

Of Murrysville's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 43% involved a drinking driver, 14% involved speeding, 14% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 57% happened in dark conditions.

How many people die in car accidents in Murrysville each year?

An average of 1.4 people per year died in car accidents in Murrysville over the most recent five-year period (7 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.

Is driving in Murrysville more dangerous than in other Pennsylvania cities?

Murrysville ranks #18 of 54 ranked Pennsylvania cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,251 of 2,153 nationally.

Road Danger in Other Pennsylvania Cities

Car accidents in New Kensington
Deaths/100K: 8.5 Danger: 54/100
Car accidents in Norristown Borough
Deaths/100K: 5.0 Danger: 26/100
Car accidents in Penn Hills Township
Deaths/100K: 2.0 Danger: 7/100
Car accidents in Philadelphia
Deaths/100K: 9.2 Danger: 59/100
Car accidents in Pittsburgh
Deaths/100K: 7.0 Danger: 44/100
Car accidents in Plum Borough
Deaths/100K: 3.1 Danger: 12/100

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