COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Delta County, Michigan
Road fatality data for Delta County (MI). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 35
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 19.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Near average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Delta County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 7 deaths in the latest year.
Delta County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Delta County ranks #915 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #15 of 74 rated counties in MI. Delta County's fatality rate of 19.0 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #915 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #1,814 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #15 of 74
- in MI by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost DELTA-41 · Delta 19.0/100k · #915 of 2,328
Delta County · 19.0/100k · increasing
- CAUSE 19.0/100k
- PHOTO #915 of 2,328
- VS-ST 35 book
- CRASH Increasing
- FARS 31 crash
- NHTSA +26.1% vs MI
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How does Delta County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Delta County is 26% 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 15 rated counties in Michigan, Delta County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 15.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Delta County's rate and the state average is 3.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Calhoun County, at 19.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.5). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Mackinac County (55.3), Roscommon County (50.3), Arenac County (39.6), Benzie County (32.5), Wexford County (29.3), Clare County (28.7), Sanilac County (27.2), Lake County (23.6), Manistee County (23.5), Kalkaska County (21.6), Missaukee County (19.6), Newaygo County (19.6), Calhoun County (19.5), Lenawee County (19.5).
Delta County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
19 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 39% 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 Delta County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Delta County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Michigan statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MI
- 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 DLetter index including MI counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Delta County, Michigan?
Delta County recorded 35 total traffic fatalities across 31 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Delta County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Delta County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Michigan may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Delta County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Delta 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 Delta County?
Delta County has a fatality rate of 19.0 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Delta County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Delta County ranks #915 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #15 of 74 rated counties in MI, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Delta County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Delta County's per-capita rate of 19.0 per 100,000 residents is above the Michigan county average of 15.1. Visit the Michigan state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Delta 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.