COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Jackson County: larger FARS fatality book
Jackson County (MI) holds a larger FARS book (168, #400 of 3,137) with 29 latest-year deaths.
- 168
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 29
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 18.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Near average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Jackson County ranks #400 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (168 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Jackson County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Jackson County carries a top-third fatality book (168 across 2016-2023, #400 of 3,137) at 18.2/100k.
- #990 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #400 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #16 of 74
- in MI by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost JACKSON-75 · Jackson 18.2/100k · #990 of 2,328
Jackson County · 18.2/100k · increasing
- BOOK 18.2/100k
- TREND #990 of 2,328
- CAUSE 168 book
- PHOTO Increasing
- VS-ST 154 crash
- CRASH +20.8% vs MI
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How does Jackson County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Jackson County is 21% 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 Michigan, Jackson County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 15.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Jackson County's rate and the state average is 3.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Calhoun County, at 19.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Mackinac County (55.3), Roscommon County (50.3), Arenac County (39.6), Benzie County (32.5), Wexford County (29.3), Clare County (28.7), Sanilac County (27.2), Lake County (23.6), Manistee County (23.5), Kalkaska County (21.6), Missaukee County (19.6), Newaygo County (19.6), Calhoun County (19.5), Lenawee County (19.5).
Jackson County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
18 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 42% 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 Jackson County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Jackson County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Michigan statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MI
- 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 JLetter index including MI counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Jackson County, Michigan?
Jackson County recorded 168 total traffic fatalities across 154 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 29 fatalities. The county averages approximately 18.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Jackson County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (154 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Jackson County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Michigan may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Jackson County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Jackson 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 Jackson County?
Jackson County has a fatality rate of 18.2 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.
Where does Jackson County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Jackson County ranks #990 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #16 of 74 rated counties in MI, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Jackson County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Jackson County's per-capita rate of 18.2 per 100,000 residents is above the Michigan county average of 15.1. Visit the Michigan state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Jackson 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.