COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Cochise County: larger FARS fatality book
Cochise County (AZ) holds a larger FARS book (208, #304 of 3,137) with 30 latest-year deaths.
- 208
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 30
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 24.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Cochise County ranks #304 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (208 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Cochise County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Cochise County carries a top-third fatality book (208 across 2016-2023, #304 of 3,137) at 24.1/100k.
- #622 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #304 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #8 of 14
- in AZ by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost COCHISE-3 · Cochise 24.1/100k · #622 of 2,328
Cochise County · 24.1/100k · increasing
- VS-ST 24.1/100k
- CRASH #622 of 2,328
- FARS 208 book
- NHTSA Increasing
- MILE 180 crash
- POST -26.0% vs AZ
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How does Cochise County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Cochise County is 26% 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 14 rated counties in Arizona, Cochise County ranks 8 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 32.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Cochise County's rate and the state average is 8.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Graham County, at 27.8 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: La Paz County (131.7), Coconino County (38.8), Navajo County (35.7), Apache County (35.4), Mohave County (34.0), Gila County (29.6), Graham County (27.8), Yavapai County (18.9), Santa Cruz County (18.3), Pima County (17.2), Pinal County (16.3), Maricopa County (14.8), Yuma County (13.1).
Cochise County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
24 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 27% 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 Cochise County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Cochise County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Arizona statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for AZ
- 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 AZ counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Cochise County, Arizona?
Cochise County recorded 208 total traffic fatalities across 180 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 30 fatalities. The county averages approximately 23.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Cochise County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (180 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Cochise County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Arizona may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Cochise County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Cochise 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 Cochise County?
Cochise County has a fatality rate of 24.1 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 Cochise County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Cochise County ranks #622 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #8 of 14 rated counties in AZ, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Cochise County compare to the rest of Arizona?
Cochise County's per-capita rate of 24.1 per 100,000 residents is below the Arizona county average of 32.5. Visit the Arizona state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Cochise 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.