COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Kalkaska County, Michigan
Road fatality data for Kalkaska County (MI). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 28
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 4
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 21.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Kalkaska County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 4 deaths in the latest year.
Kalkaska County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Kalkaska County ranks #748 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #10 of 74 rated counties in MI. Kalkaska County's fatality rate of 21.6 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #748 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #2,076 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #10 of 74
- in MI by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost KALKASKA-79 · Kalkaska 21.6/100k · #748 of 2,328
Kalkaska County · 21.6/100k · increasing
- CAUSE 21.6/100k
- PHOTO #748 of 2,328
- VS-ST 28 book
- CRASH Increasing
- FARS 27 crash
- NHTSA +43.3% vs MI
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How does Kalkaska County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Kalkaska County is 43% 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, Kalkaska County ranks 10 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 Kalkaska County's rate and the state average is 6.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Manistee County, at 23.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.9). 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), Missaukee County (19.6), Newaygo County (19.6), Calhoun County (19.5), Lenawee County (19.5), Delta County (19.0).
Kalkaska County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
22 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 32% 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 Kalkaska County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Kalkaska 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 KLetter index including MI counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Kalkaska County, Michigan?
Kalkaska County recorded 28 total traffic fatalities across 27 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 4 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Kalkaska County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Kalkaska County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Michigan may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Kalkaska County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County?
Kalkaska County has a fatality rate of 21.6 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 Kalkaska County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Kalkaska County ranks #748 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #10 of 74 rated counties in MI, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Kalkaska County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Kalkaska County's per-capita rate of 21.6 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 Kalkaska 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.