Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Cedar City, UT recorded 17 traffic deaths in 17 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 8.2 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 52/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 52% of ranked US cities (#13 of 36 in Utah, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Cedar City, Utah?
Cedar City has a Road Danger Score of 52/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 17 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 17 people — 8.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Cedar City ranks #13 out of 36 ranked cities in Utah and #1,034 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 52% of ranked US cities.
Traffic deaths in Cedar City fell 33% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Cedar City’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 17 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Cedar City | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 1 | 5.9% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 5 | 29.4% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 1 | 5.9% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 3 | 17.6% | 49.8% |
Cedar City Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Cedar City, 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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Cedar City, Utah?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Cedar City recorded 17 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 17 traffic deaths — an average of 3.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Cedar City?
Cedar City has a Road Danger Score of 52/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 52% of ranked US cities. The city averages 8.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Cedar City?
Of Cedar City's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 6% involved a drinking driver, 29% involved speeding, 6% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 18% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Cedar City each year?
An average of 3.4 people per year died in car accidents in Cedar City across 2020–2024 (17 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Cedar City more dangerous than in other Utah cities?
Cedar City ranks #13 of 36 ranked Utah cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,034 of 2,153 nationally.