COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Lincoln County: higher-rate fatality band
Lincoln County (MT) is in the higher per-capita third: 41.1/100k (#170 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 40
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 9
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 41.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Lincoln County ranks #170 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (41.1/100k) - 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 41.1 per 100k (#170 of 2,328), #3 of 19 in MT.
- #170 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,675 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #3 of 19
- in MT by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost LINCOLN-53 · Lincoln 41.1/100k · #170 of 2,328
Lincoln County · 41.1/100k · stable
- VS-ST 41.1/100k
- CRASH #170 of 2,328
- FARS 40 book
- NHTSA Stable
- MILE 39 crash
- POST +68.6% vs MT
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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 68% 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 Montana, Lincoln County ranks 3 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 24.4 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 16.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Park County, at 33.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 7.6). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Big Horn County (70.6), Carbon County (61.3), Park County (33.5), Sanders County (29.2), Roosevelt County (29.1), Lake County (24.0), Jefferson County (23.0), Glacier County (22.0), Flathead County (20.2), Missoula County (18.9), Yellowstone County (15.8), Ravalli County (14.7), Gallatin County (13.4), Hill County (12.3).
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
41 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 7% 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
- Montana statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MT
- 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 MT counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Lincoln County, Montana?
Lincoln County recorded 40 total traffic fatalities across 39 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 9 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.4 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 Montana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Lincoln County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Lincoln County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has a fatality rate of 41.1 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 #170 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #3 of 19 rated counties in MT, 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 Montana?
Lincoln County's per-capita rate of 41.1 per 100,000 residents is above the Montana county average of 24.4. Visit the Montana 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.