Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, American Fork, UT recorded 13 traffic deaths in 12 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 5.2 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 28/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 28% of ranked US cities (#24 of 36 in Utah, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in American Fork, Utah?
American Fork has a Road Danger Score of 28/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 12 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 13 people — 5.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
American Fork ranks #24 out of 36 ranked cities in Utah and #1,556 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 28% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in American Fork's fatal crashes: drinking driver involved — 50% of fatal crashes, versus 26% nationally.
Traffic deaths in American Fork rose 40% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind American Fork’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 12 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | American Fork | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 6 | 50.0% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 5 | 41.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 1 | 8.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 6 | 50.0% | 49.8% |
American Fork Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in American Fork, Utah 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 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in American Fork, Utah?
According to NHTSA FARS data, American Fork recorded 12 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 American Fork?
American Fork has a Road Danger Score of 28/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 28% of ranked US cities. The city averages 5.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in American Fork?
Of American Fork's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 50% involved a drinking driver, 42% involved speeding, 8% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 50% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in American Fork each year?
An average of 2.6 people per year died in car accidents in American Fork across 2020–2024 (13 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in American Fork more dangerous than in other Utah cities?
American Fork ranks #24 of 36 ranked Utah cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,556 of 2,153 nationally.