COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Kodiak Island County, Alaska
Road fatality data for Kodiak Island County (AK). Data period: 2021-2023.
- 2
- Total Fatalities (2021-2023)
- 1
- Latest Year Deaths
- 1.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
Kodiak Island County's fatality rate of 1.6 per 100,000 residents puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- 100%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 7.0/100k
- Alaska county average
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Kodiak Island County, Alaska recorded 2 total road fatalities across 2 reported crashes during the 2021-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 1 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 0.2 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 1.6 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
With a small recorded crash count (2), FARS does not publish an individual cause-code breakdown for Kodiak Island County, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Alaska 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 Kodiak Island 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 Kodiak Island County's 2-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
2
Latest Year
1
Avg Annual
0.2
Rate per 100K
1.6
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Kodiak Island County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Kodiak Island County is 77% safer 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 9 rated counties in Alaska, Kodiak Island County ranks 9 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 7.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Kodiak Island County's rate and the state average is 5.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is North Slope County, at 3.8 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Matanuska-Susitna County (14.8), Kenai Peninsula County (13.4), Fairbanks North Star County (7.6), Anchorage County (6.2), Bethel County (5.5), Juneau City And Bor County (5.1), Ketchikan Gateway County (5.1), North Slope County (3.8).
Kodiak Island County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
2 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 100% 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
Kodiak Island County's rate vs. the Alaska state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Kodiak Island County, Alaska?
Kodiak Island County recorded 2 total traffic fatalities across 2 reported crashes over the data period (2021-2023). The most recent year saw 1 fatalities. The county averages approximately 0.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Kodiak Island County?
With a small recorded crash count (2), FARS does not publish an individual cause-code breakdown for Kodiak Island County. Statewide data for Alaska may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Kodiak Island County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Kodiak Island County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Kodiak Island County?
Kodiak Island County has a fatality rate of 1.6 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
How does Kodiak Island County compare to the rest of Alaska?
Kodiak Island County's per-capita rate of 1.6 per 100,000 residents is below the Alaska county average of 7.0. Visit the Alaska state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Kodiak Island 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 2021-2023 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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