COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Little River County: higher-rate fatality band
Little River County (AR) is in the higher per-capita third: 59.3/100k (#42 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 30
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 59.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Little River County ranks #42 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (59.3/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Little River County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Little River County sits in the higher-rate third at 59.3 per 100k (#42 of 2,328), #3 of 58 in AR.
- #42 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #2,006 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #3 of 58
- in AR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost LITTLE-RIVER · Little River 59.3/100k · #42 of 2,328
Little River County · 59.3/100k · increasing
- POST 59.3/100k
- BAND #42 of 2,328
- VOL 30 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 25 crash
- RATE +146.6% vs AR
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How does Little River County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Little River County is 2.5× 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 Arkansas, Little River County ranks 3 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 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 Little River County's rate and the state average is 35.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Hempstead County, at 56.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Pike County (68.6), Madison County (61.9), Hempstead County (56.9), Grant County (54.4), Crittenden County (48.8), Jackson County (47.7), Phillips County (46.8), Hot Spring County (39.1), Sevier County (38.4), Clark County (32.9), Howard County (31.9), Randolph County (31.7), Carroll County (31.2), Franklin County (28.6).
Little River County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
59 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 2% 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 Little River County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Little River County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Arkansas statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for AR
- 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 AR counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Little River County, Arkansas?
Little River County recorded 30 total traffic fatalities across 25 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Little River County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Little River County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Arkansas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Little River County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Little River 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 Little River County?
Little River County has a fatality rate of 59.3 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 Little River County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Little River County ranks #42 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #3 of 58 rated counties in AR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Little River County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Little River County's per-capita rate of 59.3 per 100,000 residents is above the Arkansas county average of 24.1. Visit the Arkansas state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Little River 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.