Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Ogden, UT recorded 55 traffic deaths in 53 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 12.6 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 78/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 78% of ranked US cities (#4 of 36 in Utah, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Ogden, Utah?
Ogden has a Road Danger Score of 78/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 53 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 55 people — 12.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Ogden ranks #4 out of 36 ranked cities in Utah and #469 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 78% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Ogden's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 40% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Ogden fell 19% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Ogden’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 53 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Ogden | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 12 | 22.6% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 15 | 28.3% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 21 | 39.6% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 24 | 45.3% | 49.8% |
Ogden Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Ogden, 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 | 13 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Ogden, Utah?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Ogden recorded 53 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 55 traffic deaths — an average of 11.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Ogden?
Ogden has a Road Danger Score of 78/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 78% of ranked US cities. The city averages 12.6 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Ogden?
Of Ogden's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 23% involved a drinking driver, 28% involved speeding, 40% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 45% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Ogden each year?
An average of 11.0 people per year died in car accidents in Ogden across 2020–2024 (55 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Ogden more dangerous than in other Utah cities?
Ogden ranks #4 of 36 ranked Utah cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #469 of 2,153 nationally.