COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Lafayette County: higher-rate fatality band
Lafayette County (WI) is in the higher per-capita third: 35.4/100k (#261 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 26
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 35.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Lafayette County ranks #261 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (35.4/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Lafayette County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Lafayette County sits in the higher-rate third at 35.4 per 100k (#261 of 2,328), #2 of 67 in WI.
- #261 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #2,132 of 3,137
- smaller-book third
- #2 of 67
- in WI by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost LAFAYETTE-65 · Lafayette 35.4/100k · #261 of 2,328
Lafayette County · 35.4/100k · increasing
- TREND 35.4/100k
- CAUSE #261 of 2,328
- PHOTO 26 book
- VS-ST Increasing
- CRASH 25 crash
- FARS +158.0% vs WI
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How does Lafayette County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Lafayette County is 2.6× 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 Wisconsin, Lafayette County ranks 2 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 13.7 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Lafayette County's rate and the state average is 21.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Polk County, at 35.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Adams County (37.3), Polk County (35.0), Sawyer County (32.3), Waushara County (32.1), Lincoln County (31.7), Burnett County (29.3), Iowa County (29.2), Richland County (23.3), Buffalo County (22.4), Rusk County (21.2), Jackson County (19.2), Fond Du Lac County (19.2), Green County (18.9), Oneida County (18.3).
Lafayette County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
35 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 11% 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 Lafayette County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Lafayette County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Wisconsin statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for WI
- 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 LLetter index including WI counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Lafayette County, Wisconsin?
Lafayette County recorded 26 total traffic fatalities across 25 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 2.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Lafayette County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Lafayette County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Wisconsin may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Lafayette County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County?
Lafayette County has a fatality rate of 35.4 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.
Where does Lafayette County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Lafayette County ranks #261 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #2 of 67 rated counties in WI, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Lafayette County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Lafayette County's per-capita rate of 35.4 per 100,000 residents is above the Wisconsin county average of 13.7. Visit the Wisconsin state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Lafayette 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.