COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Garland County: larger FARS fatality book
Garland County (AR) holds a larger FARS book (163, #412 of 3,137) with 16 latest-year deaths.
- 163
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 16
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 16.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Garland County ranks #412 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (163 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Garland County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Garland County carries a top-third fatality book (163 across 2016-2023, #412 of 3,137) at 16.0/100k.
- #1,169 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #412 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #38 of 58
- in AR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost GARLAND-51 · Garland 16.0/100k · #1,169 of 2,328
Garland County · 16.0/100k · increasing
- RATE 16.0/100k
- RANK #1,169 of 2,328
- BOOK 163 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE 146 crash
- PHOTO -33.5% vs AR
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How does Garland County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Garland County is 34% 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 Arkansas, Garland County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Garland County's rate and the state average is 8.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Carroll County, at 31.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 15.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Pike County (68.6), Madison County (61.9), Little River County (59.3), Hempstead County (56.9), Grant County (54.4), Crittenden County (48.8), Jackson County (47.7), Phillips County (46.8), Hot Spring County (39.1), Sevier County (38.4), Clark County (32.9), Howard County (31.9), Randolph County (31.7), Carroll County (31.2).
Garland County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
16 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 50% 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 Garland County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Garland County vs other counties by rate Per-100k fatality comparison
- Arkansas statewide fatality data All counties in this state
- Deadliest states for driving Context for AR
- State fatality changes Year-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. counties Alphabetical county index
- All state profiles 51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparison Route-level lookup tool
- National statistics download FARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality data Methodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road risk Rate denominator explained
- Counties starting with G Letter index including AR counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Garland County, Arkansas?
Garland County recorded 163 total traffic fatalities across 146 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 16 fatalities. The county averages approximately 18.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Garland County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (146 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Garland County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Arkansas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Garland County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Garland 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 Garland County?
Garland County has a fatality rate of 16.0 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 Garland County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Garland County ranks #1,169 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #38 of 58 rated counties in AR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Garland County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Garland County's per-capita rate of 16.0 per 100,000 residents is below the Arkansas county average of 24.1. Visit the Arkansas state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Garland 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.