COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Lincoln County: higher-rate fatality band
Lincoln County (NM) is in the higher per-capita third: 49.9/100k (#90 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 42
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 10
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 49.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Lincoln County ranks #90 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (49.9/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Lincoln County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Lincoln County sits in the higher-rate third at 49.9 per 100k (#90 of 2,328), #4 of 24 in NM.
- #90 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,606 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #4 of 24
- in NM by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost LINCOLN-27 · Lincoln 49.9/100k · #90 of 2,328
Lincoln County · 49.9/100k · increasing
- TREND 49.9/100k
- CAUSE #90 of 2,328
- PHOTO 42 book
- VS-ST Increasing
- CRASH 40 crash
- FARS +59.0% vs NM
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How does Lincoln County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Lincoln County is 59% 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 New Mexico, Lincoln County ranks 4 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 31.4 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Lincoln County's rate and the state average is 18.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Cibola County, at 56.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 6.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Torrance County (102.3), Socorro County (75.2), Cibola County (56.0), Sierra County (43.5), McKinley County (42.2), Colfax County (40.8), Luna County (39.5), Rio Arriba County (37.6), San Miguel County (33.7), Eddy County (29.9), Grant County (25.5), Lea County (25.0), Otero County (18.9), Valencia County (17.7).
Lincoln County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
50 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 4% 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 Lincoln County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Lincoln County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- New Mexico statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NM
- 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 NM counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Lincoln County, New Mexico?
Lincoln County recorded 42 total traffic fatalities across 40 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 10 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Lincoln County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Lincoln County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for New Mexico may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Lincoln County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has a fatality rate of 49.9 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Lincoln County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Lincoln County ranks #90 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #4 of 24 rated counties in NM, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Lincoln County compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Lincoln County's per-capita rate of 49.9 per 100,000 residents is above the New Mexico county average of 31.4. Visit the New Mexico state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Lincoln 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.