COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Logan County, Arkansas
Road fatality data for Logan County (AR). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 34
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 23.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Logan County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 5 deaths in the latest year.
Logan County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Logan County ranks #661 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #22 of 58 rated counties in AR. Logan County's fatality rate of 23.4 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #661 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,865 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #22 of 58
- in AR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost LOGAN-83 · Logan 23.4/100k · #661 of 2,328
Logan County · 23.4/100k · increasing
- YOY 23.4/100k
- RATE #661 of 2,328
- RANK 34 book
- BOOK Increasing
- TREND 34 crash
- CAUSE -2.7% vs AR
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How does Logan County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Logan County is About the same as 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, Logan County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Logan County's rate and the state average is 0.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Carroll County, at 31.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 7.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Pike County (68.6), Madison County (61.9), Little River County (59.3), 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).
Logan County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
23 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 28% 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 Logan County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Logan 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 Logan County, Arkansas?
Logan County recorded 34 total traffic fatalities across 34 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Logan County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Logan County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Arkansas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Logan County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Logan 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 Logan County?
Logan County has a fatality rate of 23.4 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Logan County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Logan County ranks #661 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #22 of 58 rated counties in AR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Logan County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Logan County's per-capita rate of 23.4 per 100,000 residents is below 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 Logan 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.