COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Mackinac County, Michigan
Road fatality data for Mackinac County (MI). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 26
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- 55.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
According to NHTSA FARS, 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. Mackinac County's fatality rate of 55.3 per 100,000 residents puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #59 of 2,328
- national by fatality rate
- #1 of 74
- in MI by rate
- 2%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Mackinac County, Michigan recorded 26 total road fatalities across 22 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 6 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 2.9 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 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.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Mackinac County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Michigan 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 Mackinac County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Mackinac County's 26-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
26
Latest Year
6
Avg Annual
2.9
Rate per 100K
55.3
Trend
↔ Stable
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 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
Mackinac County's rate vs. the Michigan state average
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 NHTSA FARS, 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.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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.