COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Arkansas County, Arkansas
Road fatality data for Arkansas County (AR). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 29
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 18.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Near average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Arkansas County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 3 deaths in the latest year.
Arkansas County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Arkansas County ranks #958 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #32 of 58 rated counties in AR. Limited data: Arkansas County's per-capita rate rests on just 3 road deaths in the year measured, so a single death more or fewer would move it by a third or more and its rank is not a like-for-like comparison with counties that have more deaths. Arkansas County's fatality rate of 18.4 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #958 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #2,026 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #32 of 58
- in AR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost ARKANSAS-1 · Arkansas 18.4/100k · #958 of 2,328
Arkansas County · 18.4/100k · increasing
- CAUSE 18.4/100k
- PHOTO #958 of 2,328
- VS-ST 29 book
- CRASH Increasing
- FARS 29 crash
- NHTSA -23.5% vs AR
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 → · Arkansas state profile →
How does Arkansas County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Arkansas County is 24% safer 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.
Limited data: Arkansas County's per-capita rate rests on just 3 road deaths in the year measured, so a single death more or fewer would move it by a third or more and its rank is not a like-for-like comparison with counties that have more deaths.
Among the 15 rated counties in Arkansas, Arkansas County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Arkansas County's rate and the state average is 5.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Carroll County, at 31.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 12.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Pike County (68.6), Madison County (61.9), Little River County (59.3), Hempstead County (56.9), Grant County (54.4), Crittenden County (48.8), Jackson County (47.7), Phillips County (46.8), Hot Spring County (39.1), Sevier County (38.4), Clark County (32.9), Howard County (31.9), Randolph County (31.7), Carroll County (31.2).
Arkansas County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
18 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 41% 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 Arkansas County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Arkansas County vs other counties by rate Per-100k fatality comparison
- Arkansas statewide fatality data All counties in this state
- Deadliest states for driving Context for AR
- State fatality changes Year-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. counties Alphabetical county index
- All state profiles 51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparison Route-level lookup tool
- National statistics download FARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality data Methodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road risk Rate denominator explained
- Counties starting with A Letter index including AR counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Arkansas County, Arkansas?
Arkansas County recorded 29 total traffic fatalities across 29 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Arkansas County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Arkansas County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Arkansas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Arkansas County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Arkansas 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 Arkansas County?
Arkansas County has a fatality rate of 18.4 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Arkansas County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Arkansas County ranks #958 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #32 of 58 rated counties in AR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. Limited data: Arkansas County's per-capita rate rests on just 3 road deaths in the year measured, so a single death more or fewer would move it by a third or more and its rank is not a like-for-like comparison with counties that have more deaths. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Arkansas County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Arkansas County's per-capita rate of 18.4 per 100,000 residents is below the Arkansas county average of 24.1. Visit the Arkansas state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Arkansas 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.