COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Faribault County: higher-rate fatality band
Faribault County (MN) is in the higher per-capita third: 36.0/100k (#246 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 25
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 36.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Faribault County ranks #246 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (36.0/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Faribault County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Faribault County sits in the higher-rate third at 36.0 per 100k (#246 of 2,328), #1 of 64 in MN.
- #246 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #2,166 of 3,137
- smaller-book third
- #1 of 64
- in MN by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost FARIBAULT-43 · Faribault 36.0/100k · #246 of 2,328
Faribault County · 36.0/100k · stable
- MILE 36.0/100k
- POST #246 of 2,328
- BAND 25 book
- VOL Stable
- AVG 23 crash
- YOY +218.7% vs MN
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How does Faribault County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Faribault County is 3.2× 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 Minnesota, Faribault County ranks 1 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 11.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Faribault County's rate and the state average is 24.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Chippewa County, at 32.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: 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), Freeborn County (16.4).
Faribault County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
36 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 11% 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 Faribault County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Faribault 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 FLetter index including MN counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Faribault County, Minnesota?
Faribault County recorded 25 total traffic fatalities across 23 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 2.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Faribault County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Faribault County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Minnesota may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Faribault County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Faribault County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Faribault County?
Faribault County has a fatality rate of 36.0 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 Faribault County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Faribault County ranks #246 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 64 rated counties in MN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Faribault County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Faribault County's per-capita rate of 36.0 per 100,000 residents is above 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 Faribault 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.