COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Jerome County: higher-rate fatality band
Jerome County (ID) is in the higher per-capita third: 70.6/100k (#17 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 86
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 18
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 70.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Jerome County ranks #17 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (70.6/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Jerome County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Jerome County sits in the higher-rate third at 70.6 per 100k (#17 of 2,328), #1 of 30 in ID.
- #17 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #843 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #1 of 30
- in ID by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost JEROME-53 · Jerome 70.6/100k · #17 of 2,328
Jerome County · 70.6/100k · increasing
- POST 70.6/100k
- BAND #17 of 2,328
- VOL 86 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 76 crash
- RATE +233.2% vs ID
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How does Jerome County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Jerome County is 3.3× 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, Jerome County ranks 1 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 Jerome County's rate and the state average is 49.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Idaho County, at 44.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 25.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Idaho County (44.7), Teton County (39.8), Elmore County (37.0), Payette County (33.0), Cassia County (31.1), Benewah County (28.9, limited data), Fremont County (28.2), Washington County (26.3, limited data), Gooding County (24.9), Valley County (23.7, limited data), Jefferson County (23.4), Minidoka County (22.2), Blaine County (20.0), Gem County (19.0).
Jerome County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
71 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 1% 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 Jerome County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Jerome County vs other counties by rate Per-100k fatality comparison
- Idaho statewide fatality data All counties in this state
- Deadliest states for driving Context for ID
- State fatality changes Year-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. counties Alphabetical county index
- All state profiles 51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparison Route-level lookup tool
- National statistics download FARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality data Methodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road risk Rate denominator explained
- Counties starting with J Letter index including ID counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Jerome County, Idaho?
Jerome County recorded 86 total traffic fatalities across 76 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 18 fatalities. The county averages approximately 9.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Jerome County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (76 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Jerome County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Idaho may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Jerome County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Jerome 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 Jerome County?
Jerome County has a fatality rate of 70.6 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 Jerome County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Jerome County ranks #17 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 30 rated counties in ID, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Jerome County compare to the rest of Idaho?
Jerome County's per-capita rate of 70.6 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 Jerome 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.