COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Archuleta County: higher-rate fatality band
Archuleta County (CO) is in the higher per-capita third: 35.2/100k (#264 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 22
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 35.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Archuleta County ranks #264 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (35.2/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Archuleta County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Archuleta County sits in the higher-rate third at 35.2 per 100k (#264 of 2,328), #3 of 33 in CO.
- #264 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #2,282 of 3,137
- smaller-book third
- #3 of 33
- in CO by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost ARCHULETA-7 · Archuleta 35.2/100k · #264 of 2,328
Archuleta County · 35.2/100k · stable
- CRASH 35.2/100k
- FARS #264 of 2,328
- NHTSA 22 book
- MILE Stable
- POST 19 crash
- BAND +123.3% vs CO
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How does Archuleta County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Archuleta County is 2.2× deadlier than 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 Colorado, Archuleta County ranks 3 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 15.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Archuleta County's rate and the state average is 19.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Routt County, at 35.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Park County (38.6), Routt County (35.9), Logan County (29.1), Rio Grande County (26.8), Montezuma County (26.4), Pueblo County (23.6), La Plata County (21.3), Morgan County (20.3), Delta County (18.9), Gunnison County (17.3), Summit County (16.4), Weld County (16.1), Fremont County (13.9), Las Animas County (13.9).
Archuleta County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
35 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 11% 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 Archuleta County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Archuleta County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Colorado statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for CO
- 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 CO counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Archuleta County, Colorado?
Archuleta County recorded 22 total traffic fatalities across 19 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 2.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Archuleta County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Archuleta County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Colorado may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Archuleta County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Archuleta County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Archuleta County?
Archuleta County has a fatality rate of 35.2 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 Archuleta County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Archuleta County ranks #264 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #3 of 33 rated counties in CO, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Archuleta County compare to the rest of Colorado?
Archuleta County's per-capita rate of 35.2 per 100,000 residents is above the Colorado county average of 15.8. Visit the Colorado state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Archuleta 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.