COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Lyon County, Nevada
Road fatality data for Lyon County (NV). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 74
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 11.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Lyon County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 7 deaths in the latest year.
Lyon County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Lyon County ranks #1,637 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #5 of 9 rated counties in NV. Lyon County's fatality rate of 11.2 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #1,637 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #980 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #5 of 9
- in NV by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost LYON-19 · Lyon 11.2/100k · #1,637 of 2,328
Lyon County · 11.2/100k · increasing
- TREND 11.2/100k
- CAUSE #1,637 of 2,328
- PHOTO 74 book
- VS-ST Increasing
- CRASH 66 crash
- FARS -47.6% vs NV
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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 48% safer 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 9 rated counties in Nevada, Lyon County ranks 5 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 21.4 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Lyon County's rate and the state average is 10.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Clark County, at 11.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Nye County (55.6), Churchill County (50.4), Humboldt County (29.2), Ind.City-Carson City County (12.1), Clark County (11.0), Washoe County (9.6), Elko County (9.2), Douglas County (4.0).
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
11 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 70% 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
- Nevada statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NV
- 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 NV counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Lyon County, Nevada?
Lyon County recorded 74 total traffic fatalities across 66 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 8.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Lyon County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (66 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Lyon County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Nevada may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Lyon County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Lyon 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 Lyon County?
Lyon County has a fatality rate of 11.2 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties 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 #1,637 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #5 of 9 rated counties in NV, 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 Nevada?
Lyon County's per-capita rate of 11.2 per 100,000 residents is below the Nevada county average of 21.4. Visit the Nevada 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.