COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Juab County, Utah
Road fatality data for Juab County (UT). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 44
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- 37.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
Juab County's fatality rate of 37.6 per 100,000 residents puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- 3%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 18.3/100k
- Utah county average
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Juab County, Utah recorded 44 total road fatalities across 39 reported crashes during the 2016-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 5 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 4.9 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 37.6 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.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Juab County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Utah state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Juab County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Juab County's 44-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
44
Latest Year
5
Avg Annual
4.9
Rate per 100K
37.6
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Juab County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Juab County is 2.1× deadlier than the comparison
Average annual 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.
Among the 15 rated counties in Utah, Juab County ranks 4 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.3 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 Juab County's rate and the state average is 19.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Millard County, at 47.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 10.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: San Juan County (54.3), Emery County (48.3), Millard County (47.6), Wasatch County (22.3), Duchesne County (18.6), Carbon County (17.5), Sevier County (17.0), Morgan County (16.2), Box Elder County (14.5), Tooele County (13.2), Uintah County (11.4), Iron County (11.2), Sanpete County (10.6), Summit County (10.1).
Juab County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
38 3rd percentile a lower per-capita rate than 3% of 2,392 rated counties
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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03
Juab County's rate vs. the Utah state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Juab County, Utah?
Juab County recorded 44 total traffic fatalities across 39 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Juab County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Juab County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Utah may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Juab County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Juab County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Juab County?
Juab County has a fatality rate of 37.6 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.
How does Juab County compare to the rest of Utah?
Juab County's per-capita rate of 37.6 per 100,000 residents is above the Utah county average of 18.3. Visit the Utah state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Juab 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.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
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Every figure on PlainRoadSafety is computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no number is typed in by an editor. County figures are computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.