COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Humboldt County, Nevada
Road fatality data for Humboldt County (NV). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 43
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 29.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Humboldt County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 5 deaths in the latest year.
Humboldt County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Humboldt County ranks #418 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #3 of 9 rated counties in NV. Humboldt County's fatality rate of 29.2 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #418 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,576 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #3 of 9
- in NV by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost HUMBOLDT-13 · Humboldt 29.2/100k · #418 of 2,328
Humboldt County · 29.2/100k · increasing
- MILE 29.2/100k
- POST #418 of 2,328
- BAND 43 book
- VOL Increasing
- AVG 37 crash
- YOY +36.7% vs NV
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How does Humboldt County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Humboldt County is 36% deadlier 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 9 rated counties in Nevada, Humboldt County ranks 3 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 21.4 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Humboldt County's rate and the state average is 7.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Ind.City-Carson City County, at 12.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 17.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Nye County (55.6), Churchill County (50.4), Ind.City-Carson City County (12.1), Lyon County (11.2), Clark County (11.0), Washoe County (9.6), Elko County (9.2), Douglas County (4.0).
Humboldt County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
29 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 18% 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 Humboldt County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Humboldt County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Nevada statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NV
- 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 HLetter index including NV counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Humboldt County, Nevada?
Humboldt County recorded 43 total traffic fatalities across 37 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Humboldt County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Humboldt County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Nevada may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Humboldt County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Humboldt 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 Humboldt County?
Humboldt County has a fatality rate of 29.2 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 Humboldt County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Humboldt County ranks #418 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #3 of 9 rated counties in NV, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Humboldt County compare to the rest of Nevada?
Humboldt County's per-capita rate of 29.2 per 100,000 residents is above the Nevada county average of 21.4. Visit the Nevada state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Humboldt 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.