COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Genesee County: larger FARS fatality book
Genesee County (MI) holds a larger FARS book (411, #121 of 3,137) with 59 latest-year deaths.
- 411
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 59
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 14.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Genesee County ranks #121 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (411 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Genesee County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Genesee County carries a top-third fatality book (411 across 2016-2023, #121 of 3,137) at 14.7/100k.
- #1,293 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #121 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #37 of 74
- in MI by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost GENESEE-49 · Genesee 14.7/100k · #1,293 of 2,328
Genesee County · 14.7/100k · increasing
- BOOK 14.7/100k
- TREND #1,293 of 2,328
- CAUSE 411 book
- PHOTO Increasing
- VS-ST near Lee
- CRASH -2.4% vs MI
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Michigan state profile →
Genesee County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Lee
Lee County
15 per 100k
- Genesee
Genesee County
15 per 100k
- Bell
Bell County
15 per 100k
- Fresno
Fresno County
15 per 100k
- Madison
Madison County
15 per 100k
What this shows Genesee County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Genesee County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Genesee 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 Michigan, Genesee County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below 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 Genesee County's rate and the state average is 0.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Calhoun County, at 19.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 4.8). 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, limited data), Manistee County (23.5), Kalkaska County (21.6), Missaukee County (19.6, limited data), Newaygo County (19.6), Calhoun County (19.5), Lenawee County (19.5).
Genesee County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
15 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 55% 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
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for Genesee County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (14.7 here), outside Michigan.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (411 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Genesee County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Genesee 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 GLetter index including MI counties
- LEE County, FL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- BELL County, TX fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- FRESNO County, CA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- MADISON County, IL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Genesee County, Michigan?
Genesee County recorded 411 total traffic fatalities across 395 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 59 fatalities. The county averages approximately 45.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Genesee County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (395 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Genesee County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Michigan may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Genesee County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Genesee 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 Genesee County?
Genesee County has a fatality rate of 14.7 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 Genesee County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Genesee County ranks #1,293 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #37 of 74 rated counties in MI, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Genesee County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Genesee County's per-capita rate of 14.7 per 100,000 residents is below 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 Genesee 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.