COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Island County: lower-rate fatality band
Island County (WA) is in the lower per-capita third: 5.8/100k (#2,156 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 43
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 5.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Lower per-capita fatality band
Island County ranks #2,156 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (5.8/100k) - bottom-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Island County in the lower-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Island County sits in the lower-rate third at 5.8 per 100k (#2,156 of 2,328), #33 of 35 in WA.
- #2,156 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,577 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #33 of 35
- in WA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost ISLAND-29 · Island 5.8/100k · #2,156 of 2,328
Island County · 5.8/100k · increasing
- NHTSA 5.8/100k
- MILE #2,156 of 2,328
- POST 43 book
- BAND Increasing
- VOL 40 crash
- AVG -64.9% vs WA
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How does Island County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Island County is 65% safer 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 Washington, Island County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 16.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Island County's rate and the state average is 10.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Cowlitz County, at 14.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 8.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Lincoln County (59.6), Adams County (48.0), Kittitas County (35.2), Mason County (29.2), Jefferson County (23.7), Grant County (23.4), Pend Oreille County (20.9), Pacific County (20.7), Lewis County (19.7), Stevens County (18.4), Yakima County (18.3), Klickitat County (17.0), Skamania County (15.8), Cowlitz County (14.2).
Island County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
6 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 93% 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 Island County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Island County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Washington statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for WA
- 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 WA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Island County, Washington?
Island County recorded 43 total traffic fatalities across 40 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 Island County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Island County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Washington may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Island County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Island 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 Island County?
Island County has a fatality rate of 5.8 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Island County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Island County ranks #2,156 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #33 of 35 rated counties in WA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Island County compare to the rest of Washington?
Island County's per-capita rate of 5.8 per 100,000 residents is below the Washington county average of 16.5. Visit the Washington state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Island 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.