COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Mackinac County: higher-rate fatality band
Mackinac County (MI) is in the higher per-capita third: 55.3/100k (#59 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 26
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 55.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Mackinac County ranks #59 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (55.3/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Mackinac County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Mackinac County sits in the higher-rate third at 55.3 per 100k (#59 of 2,328), #1 of 74 in MI.
- #59 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #2,137 of 3,137
- smaller-book third
- #1 of 74
- in MI by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost MACKINAC-97 · Mackinac 55.3/100k · #59 of 2,328
Mackinac County · 55.3/100k · stable
- AVG 55.3/100k
- YOY #59 of 2,328
- RATE 26 book
- RANK Stable
- BOOK 22 crash
- TREND +267.0% vs MI
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Michigan state profile →
How does Mackinac County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Mackinac County is 3.7× 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 Michigan, Mackinac County ranks 1 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 15.1 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 Mackinac County's rate and the state average is 40.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Roscommon County, at 50.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 5.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Roscommon County (50.3), Arenac County (39.6), Benzie County (32.5), Wexford County (29.3), Clare County (28.7), Sanilac County (27.2), Lake County (23.6), Manistee County (23.5), Kalkaska County (21.6), Missaukee County (19.6), Newaygo County (19.6), Calhoun County (19.5), Lenawee County (19.5), Delta County (19.0).
Mackinac County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
55 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 Mackinac County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Mackinac County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Michigan statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MI
- 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 MLetter index including MI counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Mackinac County, Michigan?
Mackinac County recorded 26 total traffic fatalities across 22 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 2.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Mackinac County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Mackinac County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Michigan may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Mackinac County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Mackinac County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Mackinac County?
Mackinac County has a fatality rate of 55.3 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 Mackinac County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Mackinac County ranks #59 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 74 rated counties in MI, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Mackinac County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Mackinac County's per-capita rate of 55.3 per 100,000 residents is above the Michigan county average of 15.1. Visit the Michigan state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Mackinac 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.