COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Craighead County: larger FARS fatality book
Craighead County (AR) holds a larger FARS book (146, #466 of 3,137) with 10 latest-year deaths.
- 146
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 10
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 8.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Craighead County ranks #466 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (146 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Craighead County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Craighead County carries a top-third fatality book (146 across 2016-2023, #466 of 3,137) at 8.8/100k.
- #1,884 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #466 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #52 of 58
- in AR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost CRAIGHEAD-31 · Craighead 8.8/100k · #1,884 of 2,328
Craighead County · 8.8/100k · increasing
- POST 8.8/100k
- BAND #1,884 of 2,328
- VOL 146 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 128 crash
- RATE -63.4% vs AR
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How does Craighead County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Craighead County is 63% 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 Arkansas, Craighead County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Craighead County's rate and the state average is 15.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Carroll County, at 31.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 22.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Pike County (68.6), Madison County (61.9), Little River County (59.3), Hempstead County (56.9), Grant County (54.4), Crittenden County (48.8), Jackson County (47.7), Phillips County (46.8), Hot Spring County (39.1), Sevier County (38.4), Clark County (32.9), Howard County (31.9), Randolph County (31.7), Carroll County (31.2).
Craighead County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
9 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 81% 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 Craighead County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Craighead County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Arkansas statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for AR
- 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 AR counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Craighead County, Arkansas?
Craighead County recorded 146 total traffic fatalities across 128 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 10 fatalities. The county averages approximately 16.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Craighead County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (128 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Craighead County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Arkansas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Craighead County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Craighead 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 Craighead County?
Craighead County has a fatality rate of 8.8 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 Craighead County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Craighead County ranks #1,884 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #52 of 58 rated counties in AR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Craighead County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Craighead County's per-capita rate of 8.8 per 100,000 residents is below the Arkansas county average of 24.1. Visit the Arkansas state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Craighead 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.