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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Cheyenne, WY recorded 35 traffic deaths in 35 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 10.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 68/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 68% of ranked US cities (#3 of 6 in Wyoming, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Cheyenne, Wyoming?
Cheyenne has a Road Danger Score of 68/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 35 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 35 people — 10.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Cheyenne ranks #3 out of 6 ranked cities in Wyoming and #686 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 68% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Cheyenne's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 37% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Cheyenne rose 7% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Cheyenne’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 35 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Cheyenne | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 6 | 17.1% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 9 | 25.7% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 13 | 37.1% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 18 | 51.4% | 49.8% |
Cheyenne Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Cheyenne, Wyoming 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 | 10 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Cheyenne, Wyoming?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Cheyenne recorded 35 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 35 traffic deaths — an average of 7.0 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Cheyenne?
Cheyenne has a Road Danger Score of 68/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 68% of ranked US cities. The city averages 10.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Cheyenne?
Of Cheyenne's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 17% involved a drinking driver, 26% involved speeding, 37% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 51% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Cheyenne each year?
An average of 7.0 people per year died in car accidents in Cheyenne across 2020–2024 (35 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Cheyenne more dangerous than in other Wyoming cities?
Cheyenne ranks #3 of 6 ranked Wyoming cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #686 of 2,153 nationally.