COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Esmeralda County, Nevada
Road fatality data for Esmeralda County (NV). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 29
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 0.8%
- of Nevada road deaths
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Esmeralda County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 3 deaths in the latest year.
Esmeralda County on a rising FARS trend
Esmeralda County recorded 3 road deaths in its most recent year, which sits close to the national middle for raw county death tolls, 0.8% of Nevada's statewide total.
- #2,035 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- 37%
- of U.S. counties have fewer deaths
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost ESMERALDA-9 · Esmeralda 29 deaths
Esmeralda County · 3 latest · increasing
- MILE 29 tot
- POST 3 yr
- BAND 29 book
- VOL Increasing
- AVG 22 crash
- YOY 3.2/yr
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How does Esmeralda County compare?
Esmeralda County recorded 3 road deaths in its most recent year, 0.8% of Nevada's statewide total, more than 37% of U.S. counties by count. This county is below the 10,000-resident threshold for a population-stable per-capita rate, so figures are shown as counts.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Data period: 2016-2023.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Esmeralda County, Nevada?
Esmeralda County recorded 29 total traffic fatalities across 22 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Esmeralda County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Esmeralda County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Nevada may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Esmeralda County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda County?
Per-capita fatality rate data is not available for Esmeralda County (fewer than 10,000 residents). By raw count, the county sits close to the national middle for raw county death tolls.
How does Esmeralda County compare to the rest of Nevada?
Esmeralda County recorded 3 deaths in its most recent year, below the Nevada county average of 23. Visit the Nevada state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Esmeralda 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.