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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, South Milwaukee, WI recorded 15 traffic deaths in 15 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 14.9 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 85/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 85% of ranked US cities (#1 of 39 in Wisconsin, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes (5-Yr Total)
How Dangerous Are the Roads in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
South Milwaukee has a Road Danger Score of 85/100 (High Road Danger). Over the most recent five-year period, federal crash data recorded 15 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 15 people — 14.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
South Milwaukee ranks #1 out of 39 ranked cities in Wisconsin and #317 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 85% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in South Milwaukee's fatal crashes: speeding involved — 47% of fatal crashes, versus 28% nationally.
What’s Behind South Milwaukee’s Fatal Crashes
Share of the city’s 15 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | South Milwaukee | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 4 | 26.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 7 | 46.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 2 | 13.3% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 5 | 33.3% | 49.8% |
South Milwaukee Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in South Milwaukee, 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 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the car accident statistics for South Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
According to NHTSA FARS data, South Milwaukee recorded 15 fatal car accidents over the most recent five-year period, resulting in 15 traffic deaths — an average of 3.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in South Milwaukee?
South Milwaukee has a Road Danger Score of 85/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 85% of ranked US cities. The city averages 14.9 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in South Milwaukee?
Of South Milwaukee's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 27% involved a drinking driver, 47% involved speeding, 13% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 33% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in South Milwaukee each year?
An average of 3.0 people per year died in car accidents in South Milwaukee over the most recent five-year period (15 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in South Milwaukee more dangerous than in other Wisconsin cities?
South Milwaukee ranks #1 of 39 ranked Wisconsin cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #317 of 2,153 nationally.