Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Logan, UT recorded 22 traffic deaths in 22 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 7.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 50/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 50% of ranked US cities (#15 of 36 in Utah, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Logan, Utah?
Logan has a Road Danger Score of 50/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 22 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 22 people — 7.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Logan ranks #15 out of 36 ranked cities in Utah and #1,078 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 50% of ranked US cities.
Traffic deaths in Logan fell 11% comparing the first two years of the period with the most recent two years.
What’s Behind Logan’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 22 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Logan | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 3 | 13.6% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 5 | 22.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 2 | 9.1% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 4 | 18.2% | 49.8% |
Logan Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Logan, 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 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for Logan, Utah?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Logan recorded 22 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 22 traffic deaths — an average of 4.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Logan?
Logan has a Road Danger Score of 50/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 50% of ranked US cities. The city averages 7.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Logan?
Of Logan's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 14% involved a drinking driver, 23% involved speeding, 9% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 18% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Logan each year?
An average of 4.4 people per year died in car accidents in Logan over the most recent five-year period (22 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Logan more dangerous than in other Utah cities?
Logan ranks #15 of 36 ranked Utah cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,078 of 2,153 nationally.