COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Johnson County, Missouri
Road fatality data for Johnson County (MO). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 68
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 9.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Decreasing
- Trend
Falling fatality trend
Johnson County's FARS series is labeled Decreasing with 5 deaths in the latest year.
Johnson County on a falling FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Johnson County ranks #1,851 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #71 of 84 rated counties in MO. Johnson County's fatality rate of 9.1 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #1,851 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,071 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #71 of 84
- in MO by rate
- Decreasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost JOHNSON-101 · Johnson 9.1/100k · #1,851 of 2,328
Johnson County · 9.1/100k · decreasing
- VS-ST 9.1/100k
- CRASH #1,851 of 2,328
- FARS 68 book
- NHTSA Decreasing
- MILE 62 crash
- POST -58.2% vs MO
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How does Johnson County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Johnson County is 58% 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 Missouri, Johnson County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 21.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Johnson County's rate and the state average is 12.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Lafayette County, at 30.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 21.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Ripley County (74.0), Pemiscot County (54.7), Morgan County (54.6), Barry County (53.9), Lawrence County (51.5), Douglas County (49.1), Ralls County (47.7), Bates County (43.1), New Madrid County (38.9), Bollinger County (37.9), Saline County (34.7), Stone County (33.7), Wright County (30.9), Lafayette County (30.1).
Johnson County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
9 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 79% 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 Johnson County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Johnson County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Missouri statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MO
- 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 MO counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Johnson County, Missouri?
Johnson County recorded 68 total traffic fatalities across 62 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Johnson County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (62 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Johnson County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Missouri may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Johnson County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Johnson County is decreasing. This suggests road safety improvements are having a positive effect in the county.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Johnson County?
Johnson County has a fatality rate of 9.1 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Johnson County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Johnson County ranks #1,851 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #71 of 84 rated counties in MO, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Johnson County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Johnson County's per-capita rate of 9.1 per 100,000 residents is below the Missouri county average of 21.8. Visit the Missouri state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Johnson 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.