COUNTY FATALITY DATA

Boise County, Idaho

Road fatality data for Boise County (ID). Data period: 2016-2023.

48
Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
7
Latest Year Deaths
Near average count
2.5%
of Idaho road deaths
Increasing
Trend

Rising fatality trend

Boise County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 7 deaths in the latest year.

Boise County on a rising FARS trend

Boise County recorded 7 road deaths in its most recent year, which sits close to the national middle for raw county death tolls, 2.5% of Idaho's statewide total.

#1,451 of 3,137
by total FARS fatalities
61%
of U.S. counties have fewer deaths
Increasing
fatality trend

Highway fatality milepost

Milepost BOISE-15 · Boise 48 deaths

Boise County · 7 latest · increasing

  • VOL 48 tot
  • AVG 7 yr
  • YOY 48 book
  • RATE Increasing
  • RANK 47 crash
  • BOOK 5.3/yr

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 → · Idaho state profile →

How does Boise County compare?

Boise County 7 deaths
Idaho county average 6 deaths
U.S. county average 13 deaths

Boise County recorded 7 road deaths in its most recent year, 2.5% of Idaho's statewide total, more than 61% of U.S. counties by count. This county is below the 10,000-resident threshold for a population-stable per-capita rate, so figures are shown as counts.

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Data period: 2016-2023.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many traffic fatalities occurred in Boise County, Idaho?

Boise County recorded 48 total traffic fatalities across 47 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.3 fatalities per year.

What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Boise County?

Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Boise County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Idaho may provide additional context.

Is the trend of road fatalities in Boise County increasing or decreasing?

The trend in Boise 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 Boise County?

Per-capita fatality rate data is not available for Boise County (fewer than 10,000 residents). By raw count, the county sits close to the national middle for raw county death tolls.

How does Boise County compare to the rest of Idaho?

Boise County recorded 7 deaths in its most recent year, above the Idaho county average of 6. Visit the Idaho state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.

Where does the road fatality data for Boise 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.