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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Kenosha, WI recorded 19 traffic deaths in 18 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 3.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 18/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 18% of ranked US cities (#25 of 39 in Wisconsin, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Kenosha, Wisconsin?
Kenosha has a Road Danger Score of 18/100 (Safer Roads Than Most Cities). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 18 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 19 people — 3.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Kenosha ranks #25 out of 39 ranked cities in Wisconsin and #1,773 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 18% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Kenosha's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 50% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Kenosha fell 64% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Kenosha’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 18 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Kenosha | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 8 | 44.4% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 9 | 50.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 3 | 16.7% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 7 | 38.9% | 49.8% |
Kenosha Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Kenosha, Wisconsin 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Kenosha, Wisconsin?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Kenosha recorded 18 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 19 traffic deaths — an average of 3.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Kenosha?
Kenosha has a Road Danger Score of 18/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 18% of ranked US cities. The city averages 3.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Kenosha?
Of Kenosha's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 44% involved a drinking driver, 50% involved speeding, 17% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 39% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Kenosha each year?
An average of 3.8 people per year died in car accidents in Kenosha across 2020–2024 (19 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Kenosha more dangerous than in other Wisconsin cities?
Kenosha ranks #25 of 39 ranked Wisconsin cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,773 of 2,153 nationally.