COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Crow Wing County: lower-rate fatality band
Crow Wing County (MN) is in the lower per-capita third: 4.4/100k (#2,239 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 58
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 4.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Lower per-capita fatality band
Crow Wing County ranks #2,239 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (4.4/100k) - bottom-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Crow Wing County in the lower-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Crow Wing County sits in the lower-rate third at 4.4 per 100k (#2,239 of 2,328), #53 of 64 in MN.
- #2,239 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,218 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #53 of 64
- in MN by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost CROW-WING-35 · Crow Wing 4.4/100k · #2,239 of 2,328
Crow Wing County · 4.4/100k · increasing
- FARS 4.4/100k
- NHTSA #2,239 of 2,328
- MILE 58 book
- POST Increasing
- BAND 56 crash
- VOL -61.1% vs MN
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How does Crow Wing County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Crow Wing County is 61% 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 Minnesota, Crow Wing County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 11.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Crow Wing County's rate and the state average is 6.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Sherburne County, at 16.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 12.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Faribault County (36.0), Chippewa County (32.9), Kandiyohi County (29.7), Renville County (27.9), Watonwan County (27.1), Redwood County (26.2), Fillmore County (23.2), Houston County (21.5), Morrison County (20.4), Aitkin County (18.6), Lake County (18.4), Rice County (17.7), Becker County (17.0), Sherburne County (16.6).
Crow Wing County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
4 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 96% 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 Crow Wing County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Crow Wing County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Minnesota statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MN
- 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 MN counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Crow Wing County, Minnesota?
Crow Wing County recorded 58 total traffic fatalities across 56 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Crow Wing County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (56 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Crow Wing County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Minnesota may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Crow Wing County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing County?
Crow Wing County has a fatality rate of 4.4 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Crow Wing County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Crow Wing County ranks #2,239 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #53 of 64 rated counties in MN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Crow Wing County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Crow Wing County's per-capita rate of 4.4 per 100,000 residents is below the Minnesota county average of 11.3. Visit the Minnesota state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Crow Wing 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.