COUNTY FATALITY DATA

Laramie County, Wyoming

Road fatality data for Laramie County (WY). Data period: 2016-2023.

109
Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
8
Latest Year Deaths
12.0
Per 100k Residents
Increasing
Trend

The verdict

Laramie County's fatality rate of 12.0 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.

64%
of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
21.4/100k
Wyoming county average
Increasing
fatality trend

What the Data Shows

Laramie County, Wyoming recorded 109 total road fatalities across 100 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 8 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 12.1 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 12.0 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.

Despite a comparatively active crash history (100 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Laramie County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Wyoming 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 Laramie County is increasing, which means annual fatalities have risen across the reporting period and may warrant closer attention from local transportation and enforcement agencies. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Laramie County's 109-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.

Total Fatalities

109

Latest Year

8

Avg Annual

12.1

Rate per 100K

12.0

Trend

↑ Increasing

How does Laramie County compare?

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

Laramie County
12.0 per 100k
Wyoming county average
21.4 per 100k

Laramie County is 44% 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 15 rated counties in Wyoming, Laramie County ranks 12 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 21.4 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Laramie County's rate and the state average is 9.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Campbell County, at 12.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.6). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Carbon County (64.2), Converse County (31.1), Lincoln County (28.7), Sweetwater County (28.4), Fremont County (27.4), Goshen County (21.4), Uinta County (21.2), Albany County (18.6), Park County (15.0), Big Horn County (14.1), Campbell County (12.6), Natrona County (9.6), Teton County (8.6), Sheridan County (8.3).

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

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

12 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 64% of 2,392 rated counties

Laramie 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

Laramie County's rate vs. the Wyoming state average

030Wyoming avg21/100k12/100k
Laramie County's rate vs. the Wyoming state average

Frequently Asked Questions

How many traffic fatalities occurred in Laramie County, Wyoming?

Laramie County recorded 109 total traffic fatalities across 100 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 8 fatalities. The county averages approximately 12.1 fatalities per year.

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

Despite a comparatively active crash history (100 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Laramie County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Wyoming may provide additional context.

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

The trend in Laramie 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 Laramie County?

Laramie County has a fatality rate of 12.0 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.

How does Laramie County compare to the rest of Wyoming?

Laramie County's per-capita rate of 12.0 per 100,000 residents is below the Wyoming county average of 21.4. Visit the Wyoming state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.

Where does the road fatality data for Laramie 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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