COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Idaho County: higher-rate fatality band
Idaho County (ID) is in the higher per-capita third: 44.7/100k (#136 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 63
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 8
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 44.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Idaho County ranks #136 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (44.7/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Idaho County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Idaho County sits in the higher-rate third at 44.7 per 100k (#136 of 2,328), #2 of 30 in ID.
- #136 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,133 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #2 of 30
- in ID by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost IDAHO-49 · Idaho 44.7/100k · #136 of 2,328
Idaho County · 44.7/100k · stable
- YOY 44.7/100k
- RATE #136 of 2,328
- RANK 63 book
- BOOK Stable
- TREND 52 crash
- CAUSE +111.0% vs ID
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 → · Idaho state profile →
How does Idaho County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Idaho County is 2.1× 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 15 rated counties in Idaho, Idaho County ranks 2 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 21.2 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Idaho County's rate and the state average is 23.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Teton County, at 39.8 per 100,000 (a difference of 4.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Jerome County (70.6), Teton County (39.8), Elmore County (37.0), Payette County (33.0), Cassia County (31.1), Benewah County (28.9), Fremont County (28.2), Washington County (26.3), Gooding County (24.9), Valley County (23.7), Jefferson County (23.4), Minidoka County (22.2), Blaine County (20.0), Gem County (19.0).
Idaho County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
45 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 6% 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 Idaho County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Idaho County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Idaho statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for ID
- 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 ILetter index including ID counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Idaho County, Idaho?
Idaho County recorded 63 total traffic fatalities across 52 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 8 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Idaho County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (52 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Idaho County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Idaho may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Idaho County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Idaho County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Idaho County?
Idaho County has a fatality rate of 44.7 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Idaho County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Idaho County ranks #136 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #2 of 30 rated counties in ID, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Idaho County compare to the rest of Idaho?
Idaho County's per-capita rate of 44.7 per 100,000 residents is above the Idaho county average of 21.2. Visit the Idaho state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Idaho 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.