COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Clark County: larger FARS fatality book
Clark County (WA) holds a larger FARS book (259, #234 of 3,137) with 37 latest-year deaths.
- 259
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 37
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 7.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Clark County ranks #234 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (259 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Clark County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Clark County carries a top-third fatality book (259 across 2016-2023, #234 of 3,137) at 7.1/100k.
- #2,032 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #234 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #32 of 35
- in WA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost CLARK-11 · Clark 7.1/100k · #2,032 of 2,328
Clark County · 7.1/100k · increasing
- MILE 7.1/100k
- POST #2,032 of 2,328
- BAND 259 book
- VOL Increasing
- AVG near Clackamas
- YOY -57.0% vs WA
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 → · Washington state profile →
Clark County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Chesterfield
Chesterfield County
7 per 100k
- Clark
Clark County
7 per 100k
- Clackamas
Clackamas County
7 per 100k
- Orange
Orange County
7 per 100k
- San Luis O…
San Luis Obispo County
7 per 100k
What this shows Clark County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Clark County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Clark County is 57% 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.
Among the 15 rated counties in Washington, Clark County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 16.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Clark County's rate and the state average is 9.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Cowlitz County, at 14.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 7.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Lincoln County (59.6), Adams County (48.0), Kittitas County (35.2), Mason County (29.2), Jefferson County (23.7), Grant County (23.4), Pend Oreille County (20.9, limited data), Pacific County (20.7), Lewis County (19.7), Stevens County (18.4), Yakima County (18.3), Klickitat County (17.0), Skamania County (15.8, limited data), Cowlitz County (14.2).
Clark County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
7 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 87% 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
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for Clark County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (7.1 here), outside Washington.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (259 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Clark County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Clark County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Washington statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for WA
- 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 CLetter index including WA counties
- CLACKAMAS County, OR fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- ORANGE County, NY fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- SAN LUIS OBISPO County, CA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- CHESTERFIELD County, VA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Clark County, Washington?
Clark County recorded 259 total traffic fatalities across 238 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 37 fatalities. The county averages approximately 28.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Clark County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (238 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Clark County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Washington may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Clark County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Clark 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 Clark County?
Clark County has a fatality rate of 7.1 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Clark County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Clark County ranks #2,032 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #32 of 35 rated counties in WA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Clark County compare to the rest of Washington?
Clark County's per-capita rate of 7.1 per 100,000 residents is below the Washington county average of 16.5. Visit the Washington state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Clark 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.