COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Converse County: higher-rate fatality band
Converse County (WY) is in the higher per-capita third: 29.0/100k (#428 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 39
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 4
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 29.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Converse County ranks #428 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (29.0/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Converse County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Converse County sits in the higher-rate third at 29.0 per 100k (#428 of 2,328), #6 of 15 in WY.
- #428 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,693 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #6 of 15
- in WY by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost CONVERSE-9 · Converse 29.0/100k · #428 of 2,328
Converse County · 29.0/100k · stable
- NHTSA 29.0/100k
- MILE #428 of 2,328
- POST 39 book
- BAND Stable
- VOL 37 crash
- AVG +0.1% vs WY
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How does Converse County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Converse County is About the same as 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 Wyoming, Converse County ranks 6 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 29.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Converse County's rate and the state average is 0.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Uinta County, at 28.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Carbon County (83.7), Goshen County (55.4), Sweetwater County (48.5), Lincoln County (43.1), Fremont County (32.7), Uinta County (28.9), Albany County (26.1), Campbell County (23.2), Park County (19.5), Big Horn County (16.6), Natrona County (12.5), Laramie County (7.9), Teton County (4.3), Sheridan County (3.1).
Converse County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
29 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 18% 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 Converse County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Converse County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Wyoming statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for WY
- 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 WY counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Converse County, Wyoming?
Converse County recorded 39 total traffic fatalities across 37 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 4 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Converse County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Converse County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Wyoming may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Converse County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Converse County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Converse County?
Converse County has a fatality rate of 29.0 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 Converse County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Converse County ranks #428 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #6 of 15 rated counties in WY, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Converse County compare to the rest of Wyoming?
Converse County's per-capita rate of 29.0 per 100,000 residents is above the Wyoming county average of 29.0. Visit the Wyoming state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Converse 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.