COUNTY FATALITY DATA

Greene County, Arkansas

Road fatality data for Greene County (AR). Data period: 2016-2023.

65
Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
13
Latest Year Deaths
15.4
Per 100k Residents
Increasing
Trend

The verdict

Greene County's fatality rate of 15.4 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.

46%
of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
21.6/100k
Arkansas county average
Increasing
fatality trend

What the Data Shows

Greene County, Arkansas recorded 65 total road fatalities across 60 reported crashes during the 2016-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 13 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 7.2 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 15.4 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.

Despite a comparatively active crash history (60 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Greene County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Arkansas state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.

The directional trend for Greene County is increasing, which means annual fatalities have risen across the reporting period and may warrant closer attention from local transportation and enforcement agencies. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Greene County's 65-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.

Total Fatalities

65

Latest Year

13

Avg Annual

7.2

Rate per 100K

15.4

Trend

↑ Increasing

How does Greene County compare?

Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.

Greene County
15.4 per 100k
Arkansas county average
21.6 per 100k

Greene County is 29% safer than the comparison

Average annual 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.

Among the 15 rated counties in Arkansas, Greene County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 21.6 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Greene County's rate and the state average is 6.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Crittenden County, at 27.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 11.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Lawrence County (47.2), Fulton County (33.8), St Francis County (33.0), Hot Spring County (32.5), Hempstead County (31.0), Poinsett County (30.4), Franklin County (29.8), Sevier County (29.4), Grant County (29.4), Clark County (29.1), Madison County (28.7), Little River County (28.0), Bradley County (27.7), Crittenden County (27.2).

Greene 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 46th percentile a lower per-capita rate than 46% of 2,392 rated counties

Greene County 0 60 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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03

Greene County's rate vs. the Arkansas state average

030Arkansas avg22/100k15.4/100k
Greene County's rate vs. the Arkansas state average

Frequently Asked Questions

How many traffic fatalities occurred in Greene County, Arkansas?

Greene County recorded 65 total traffic fatalities across 60 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 13 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.2 fatalities per year.

What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Greene County?

Despite a comparatively active crash history (60 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Greene County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Arkansas may provide additional context.

Is the trend of road fatalities in Greene County increasing or decreasing?

The trend in Greene 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 Greene County?

Greene County has a fatality rate of 15.4 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.

How does Greene County compare to the rest of Arkansas?

Greene County's per-capita rate of 15.4 per 100,000 residents is below the Arkansas county average of 21.6. Visit the Arkansas state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.

Where does the road fatality data for Greene 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.

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only

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