COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Albany County, Wyoming
Road fatality data for Albany County (WY). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 64
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 10
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 26.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Albany County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 10 deaths in the latest year.
Albany County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Albany County ranks #543 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #8 of 15 rated counties in WY. Albany County's fatality rate of 26.1 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #543 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,116 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #8 of 15
- in WY by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost ALBANY-1-WY · Albany 26.1/100k · #543 of 2,328
Albany County · 26.1/100k · increasing
- RATE 26.1/100k
- RANK #543 of 2,328
- BOOK 64 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE 59 crash
- PHOTO -9.9% vs WY
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Wyoming state profile →
How does Albany County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Albany County is About the same as the comparison
2023 road deaths from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System over population from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2023). Rates shown for counties with 10,000+ residents and a 2023 FARS record.
Among the 15 rated counties in Wyoming, Albany County ranks 8 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 29.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Albany County's rate and the state average is 2.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Uinta County, at 28.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Carbon County (83.7), Goshen County (55.4), Sweetwater County (48.5), Lincoln County (43.1), Fremont County (32.7), Converse County (29.0), Uinta County (28.9), Campbell County (23.2), Park County (19.5), Big Horn County (16.6), Natrona County (12.5), Laramie County (7.9), Teton County (4.3), Sheridan County (3.1).
Albany County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
26 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 23% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more rated counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to Albany County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Albany County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Wyoming statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for WY
- State fatality changesYear-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. countiesAlphabetical county index
- All state profiles51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparisonRoute-level lookup tool
- National statistics downloadFARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality dataMethodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road riskRate denominator explained
- Counties starting with ALetter index including WY counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Albany County, Wyoming?
Albany County recorded 64 total traffic fatalities across 59 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 10 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Albany County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (59 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Albany County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Wyoming may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Albany County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Albany County is increasing. This indicates that traffic fatalities have risen over the data period, warranting attention to road safety initiatives.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Albany County?
Albany County has a fatality rate of 26.1 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Albany County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Albany County ranks #543 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #8 of 15 rated counties in WY, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Albany County compare to the rest of Wyoming?
Albany County's per-capita rate of 26.1 per 100,000 residents is below the Wyoming county average of 29.0. Visit the Wyoming state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Albany County come from?
All road fatality data comes from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), a census of fatal motor vehicle crashes on public roads in the United States. FARS data covers the period 2016-2023 and includes all crashes resulting in at least one fatality within 30 days.