COUNTY FATALITY DATA

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma

Road fatality data for Kingfisher County (OK). Data period: 2016-2023.

37
Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
5
Latest Year Deaths
26.5
Per 100k Residents
Stable
Trend

The verdict

Kingfisher County's fatality rate of 26.5 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.

12%
of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
22.8/100k
Oklahoma county average
Stable
fatality trend

What the Data Shows

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma recorded 37 total road fatalities across 31 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 4.1 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 26.5 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous than most 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 Kingfisher County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Oklahoma 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 Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher County's 37-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.

Total Fatalities

37

Latest Year

5

Avg Annual

4.1

Rate per 100K

26.5

Trend

↔ Stable

How does Kingfisher County compare?

Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.

Kingfisher County
26.5 per 100k
Oklahoma county average
22.8 per 100k

Kingfisher County is About the same as 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 Oklahoma, Kingfisher County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 22.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Kingfisher County's rate and the state average is 3.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Washita County, at 29.8 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Love County (49.5), Noble County (46.2), Johnston County (42.1), Choctaw County (40.6), McCurtain County (39.5), Okfuskee County (37.2), Seminole County (36.9), Atoka County (36.5), Ottawa County (34.3), McIntosh County (33.7), Caddo County (31.7), Pushmataha County (31.5), Garvin County (30.5), Washita County (29.8).

Kingfisher County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county

Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population

27 12th percentile a lower per-capita rate than 12% of 2,392 rated counties

Kingfisher County 0 60 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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03

Kingfisher County's rate vs. the Oklahoma state average

035Oklahoma avg23/100k26.5/100k
Kingfisher County's rate vs. the Oklahoma state average

Frequently Asked Questions

How many traffic fatalities occurred in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma?

Kingfisher County recorded 37 total traffic fatalities across 31 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.1 fatalities per year.

What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Kingfisher County?

Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Kingfisher County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oklahoma may provide additional context.

Is the trend of road fatalities in Kingfisher County increasing or decreasing?

The trend in Kingfisher County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.

What is the fatality rate per capita in Kingfisher County?

Kingfisher County has a fatality rate of 26.5 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.

How does Kingfisher County compare to the rest of Oklahoma?

Kingfisher County's per-capita rate of 26.5 per 100,000 residents is above the Oklahoma county average of 22.8. Visit the Oklahoma state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.

Where does the road fatality data for Kingfisher 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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