COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Lyon County: higher-rate fatality band
Lyon County (KS) is in the higher per-capita third: 21.8/100k (#738 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 42
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 21.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Lyon County ranks #738 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (21.8/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Lyon County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Lyon County sits in the higher-rate third at 21.8 per 100k (#738 of 2,328), #6 of 36 in KS.
- #738 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,607 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #6 of 36
- in KS by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost LYON-111 · Lyon 21.8/100k · #738 of 2,328
Lyon County · 21.8/100k · stable
- VS-ST 21.8/100k
- CRASH #738 of 2,328
- FARS 42 book
- NHTSA Stable
- MILE 37 crash
- POST +38.8% vs KS
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How does Lyon County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Lyon County is 39% 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 Kansas, Lyon County ranks 6 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 15.7 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Lyon County's rate and the state average is 6.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Dickinson County, at 21.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Marion County (42.8), Cherokee County (31.5), Labette County (30.4), Sumner County (26.9), Butler County (23.3), Dickinson County (21.7), Harvey County (20.9), Bourbon County (20.8), Barton County (20.1), Neosho County (19.5), Franklin County (19.1), Osage County (19.0), Reno County (17.9), Miami County (17.0).
Lyon County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
22 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 31% 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 Lyon County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Lyon County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Kansas statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for KS
- 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 KS counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Lyon County, Kansas?
Lyon County recorded 42 total traffic fatalities across 37 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Lyon County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Lyon County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Kansas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Lyon County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Lyon County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Lyon County?
Lyon County has a fatality rate of 21.8 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Lyon County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Lyon County ranks #738 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #6 of 36 rated counties in KS, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Lyon County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Lyon County's per-capita rate of 21.8 per 100,000 residents is above the Kansas county average of 15.7. Visit the Kansas state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Lyon 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.