COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Fremont County: higher-rate fatality band
Fremont County (WY) is in the higher per-capita third: 32.7/100k (#315 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 98
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 13
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 32.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Fremont County ranks #315 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (32.7/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Fremont County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Fremont County sits in the higher-rate third at 32.7 per 100k (#315 of 2,328), #5 of 15 in WY.
- #315 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #728 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #5 of 15
- in WY by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost FREMONT-13 · Fremont 32.7/100k · #315 of 2,328
Fremont County · 32.7/100k · increasing
- FARS 32.7/100k
- NHTSA #315 of 2,328
- MILE 98 book
- POST Increasing
- BAND 84 crash
- VOL +12.9% vs WY
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How does Fremont County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Fremont County is About the same as 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 Wyoming, Fremont County ranks 5 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 29.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Fremont County's rate and the state average is 3.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Converse County, at 29.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Carbon County (83.7), Goshen County (55.4), Sweetwater County (48.5), Lincoln County (43.1), Converse County (29.0), Uinta County (28.9), Albany County (26.1), Campbell County (23.2), Park County (19.5), Big Horn County (16.6), Natrona County (12.5), Laramie County (7.9), Teton County (4.3), Sheridan County (3.1).
Fremont County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
33 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 13% 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 Fremont County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Fremont County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Wyoming statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for WY
- 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 WY counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Fremont County, Wyoming?
Fremont County recorded 98 total traffic fatalities across 84 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 13 fatalities. The county averages approximately 10.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Fremont County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (84 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Fremont County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Wyoming may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Fremont County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Fremont 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 Fremont County?
Fremont County has a fatality rate of 32.7 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 Fremont County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Fremont County ranks #315 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #5 of 15 rated counties in WY, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Fremont County compare to the rest of Wyoming?
Fremont County's per-capita rate of 32.7 per 100,000 residents is above the Wyoming county average of 29.0. Visit the Wyoming state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Fremont 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.