COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Little River County, Arkansas
Road fatality data for Little River County (AR). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 30
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- 59.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Increasing
- Trend
The verdict
According to NHTSA FARS, 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. Little River County's fatality rate of 59.3 per 100,000 residents puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #42 of 2,328
- national by fatality rate
- #3 of 58
- in AR by rate
- 2%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- Increasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Little River County, Arkansas recorded 30 total road fatalities across 25 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 7 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 3.3 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 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.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Little River County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Arkansas 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 Little River 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 Little River County's 30-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
30
Latest Year
7
Avg Annual
3.3
Rate per 100K
59.3
Trend
↑ Increasing
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 2nd percentile a lower per-capita rate than 2% of 2,328 rated counties
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 · 2026-08-09
Little River County's rate vs. the Arkansas state average
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 NHTSA FARS, 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.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
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Every figure on PlainRoadSafety is computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no number is typed in by an editor. County figures are computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.