COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Matanuska-Susitna County: larger FARS fatality book
Matanuska-Susitna County (AK) holds a larger FARS book (153, #441 of 3,137) with 13 latest-year deaths.
- 153
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 13
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 11.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Matanuska-Susitna County ranks #441 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (153 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Matanuska-Susitna County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Matanuska-Susitna County carries a top-third fatality book (153 across 2016-2023, #441 of 3,137) at 11.3/100k.
- #1,622 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #441 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #2 of 7
- in AK by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost MATANUSKA-SU · Matanuska-Susitna 11.3/100k · #1,622 of 2,328
Matanuska-Susitna County · 11.3/100k · increasing
- VS-ST 11.3/100k
- CRASH #1,622 of 2,328
- FARS 153 book
- NHTSA Increasing
- MILE 138 crash
- POST +36.1% vs AK
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How does Matanuska-Susitna County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Matanuska-Susitna County is 36% 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 7 rated counties in Alaska, Matanuska-Susitna County ranks 2 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 8.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Matanuska-Susitna County's rate and the state average is 3.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Kodiak Island County, at 8.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Kenai Peninsula County (14.7), Kodiak Island County (8.0), Ketchikan Gateway County (7.3), Juneau City And Bor County (6.3), Fairbanks North Star County (5.3), Anchorage County (5.2).
Matanuska-Susitna 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 69% 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 Matanuska-Susitna County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Matanuska-Susitna County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Alaska statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for AK
- 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 AK counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska?
Matanuska-Susitna County recorded 153 total traffic fatalities across 138 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 13 fatalities. The county averages approximately 17.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Matanuska-Susitna County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (138 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Matanuska-Susitna County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Alaska may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Matanuska-Susitna County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Matanuska-Susitna 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 Matanuska-Susitna County?
Matanuska-Susitna County has a fatality rate of 11.3 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 Matanuska-Susitna County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Matanuska-Susitna County ranks #1,622 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #2 of 7 rated counties in AK, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Matanuska-Susitna County compare to the rest of Alaska?
Matanuska-Susitna County's per-capita rate of 11.3 per 100,000 residents is above the Alaska county average of 8.3. Visit the Alaska state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Matanuska-Susitna 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.