COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Iowa County: higher-rate fatality band
Iowa County (WI) is in the higher per-capita third: 29.2/100k (#419 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 35
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 29.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Iowa County ranks #419 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (29.2/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Iowa County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Iowa County sits in the higher-rate third at 29.2 per 100k (#419 of 2,328), #8 of 67 in WI.
- #419 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,820 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #8 of 67
- in WI by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost IOWA-49 · Iowa 29.2/100k · #419 of 2,328
Iowa County · 29.2/100k · stable
- CAUSE 29.2/100k
- PHOTO #419 of 2,328
- VS-ST 35 book
- CRASH Stable
- FARS 33 crash
- NHTSA +112.8% vs WI
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 → · Wisconsin state profile →
How does Iowa County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Iowa 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 Wisconsin, Iowa County ranks 8 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 13.7 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Iowa County's rate and the state average is 15.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Burnett County, at 29.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Adams County (37.3), Lafayette County (35.4), Polk County (35.0), Sawyer County (32.3), Waushara County (32.1), Lincoln County (31.7), Burnett County (29.3), Richland County (23.3), Buffalo County (22.4), Rusk County (21.2), Jackson County (19.2), Fond Du Lac County (19.2), Green County (18.9), Oneida County (18.3).
Iowa 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 Iowa County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Iowa County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Wisconsin statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for WI
- 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 WI counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Iowa County, Wisconsin?
Iowa County recorded 35 total traffic fatalities across 33 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Iowa County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Iowa County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Wisconsin may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Iowa County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Iowa County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Iowa County?
Iowa 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 Iowa County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Iowa County ranks #419 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #8 of 67 rated counties in WI, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Iowa County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Iowa County's per-capita rate of 29.2 per 100,000 residents is above the Wisconsin county average of 13.7. Visit the Wisconsin state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Iowa 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.