COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Coconino County: larger FARS fatality book
Coconino County (AZ) holds a larger FARS book (398, #128 of 3,137) with 56 latest-year deaths.
- 398
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 56
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 38.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Coconino County ranks #128 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (398 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Coconino County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Coconino County carries a top-third fatality book (398 across 2016-2023, #128 of 3,137) at 38.8/100k.
- #201 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #128 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #2 of 14
- in AZ by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost COCONINO-5 · Coconino 38.8/100k · #201 of 2,328
Coconino County · 38.8/100k · increasing
- MILE 38.8/100k
- POST #201 of 2,328
- BAND 398 book
- VOL Increasing
- AVG 342 crash
- YOY +19.2% vs AZ
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How does Coconino County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Coconino County is 19% 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 14 rated counties in Arizona, Coconino County ranks 2 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 32.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Coconino County's rate and the state average is 6.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Navajo County, at 35.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: La Paz County (131.7), Navajo County (35.7), Apache County (35.4), Mohave County (34.0), Gila County (29.6), Graham County (27.8), Cochise County (24.1), 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).
Coconino County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
39 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 9% 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 Coconino County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Coconino 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 Coconino County, Arizona?
Coconino County recorded 398 total traffic fatalities across 342 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 56 fatalities. The county averages approximately 44.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Coconino County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (342 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Coconino County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Arizona may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Coconino County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Coconino 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 Coconino County?
Coconino County has a fatality rate of 38.8 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Coconino County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Coconino County ranks #201 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #2 of 14 rated counties in AZ, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Coconino County compare to the rest of Arizona?
Coconino County's per-capita rate of 38.8 per 100,000 residents is above 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 Coconino 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.