COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Gila County: larger FARS fatality book
Gila County (AZ) holds a larger FARS book (178, #366 of 3,137) with 16 latest-year deaths.
- 178
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 16
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 29.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Gila County ranks #366 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (178 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Gila County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Gila County carries a top-third fatality book (178 across 2016-2023, #366 of 3,137) at 29.6/100k.
- #400 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #366 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #6 of 14
- in AZ by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost GILA-7 · Gila 29.6/100k · #400 of 2,328
Gila County · 29.6/100k · increasing
- POST 29.6/100k
- BAND #400 of 2,328
- VOL 178 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 156 crash
- RATE -9.1% vs AZ
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How does Gila County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Gila 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 14 rated counties in Arizona, Gila County ranks 6 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 32.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Gila County's rate and the state average is 2.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Graham County, at 27.8 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: La Paz County (131.7), Coconino County (38.8), Navajo County (35.7), Apache County (35.4), Mohave County (34.0), Graham County (27.8), Cochise County (24.1), Yavapai County (18.9), Santa Cruz County (18.3), Pima County (17.2), Pinal County (16.3), Maricopa County (14.8), Yuma County (13.1).
Gila County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
30 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 17% 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 Gila County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Gila County vs other counties by rate Per-100k fatality comparison
- Arizona statewide fatality data All counties in this state
- Deadliest states for driving Context for AZ
- 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 AZ counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Gila County, Arizona?
Gila County recorded 178 total traffic fatalities across 156 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 16 fatalities. The county averages approximately 19.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Gila County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (156 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Gila County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Arizona may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Gila County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Gila 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 Gila County?
Gila County has a fatality rate of 29.6 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 Gila County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Gila County ranks #400 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #6 of 14 rated counties in AZ, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Gila County compare to the rest of Arizona?
Gila County's per-capita rate of 29.6 per 100,000 residents is below the Arizona county average of 32.5. Visit the Arizona state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Gila 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.