COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Meeker County, Minnesota
Road fatality data for Meeker County (MN). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 19
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 1
- Latest Year Deaths
- 8.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Decreasing
- Trend
The verdict
Meeker County's fatality rate of 8.9 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- 82%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 9.7/100k
- Minnesota county average
- Decreasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Meeker County, Minnesota recorded 19 total road fatalities across 19 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 1 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 2.1 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 8.9 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.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Meeker County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Minnesota 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 Meeker County is decreasing, which suggests that road-design improvements, enforcement, or emergency-response changes are reducing the death toll. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Meeker County's 19-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
19
Latest Year
1
Avg Annual
2.1
Rate per 100K
8.9
Trend
↓ Decreasing
How does Meeker County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Meeker County is About the same as the comparison
Average annual 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.
Among the 15 rated counties in Minnesota, Meeker County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 9.7 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Meeker County's rate and the state average is 0.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Fillmore County, at 12.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Faribault County (20.2), Pine County (18.9), Cass County (18.8), Renville County (18.8), Aitkin County (18.0), Kanabec County (16.9), Redwood County (15.0), Wabasha County (14.8), Lake County (14.7), Morrison County (14.6), Becker County (13.6), Mille Lacs County (13.1), Douglas County (12.5), Fillmore County (12.1).
Meeker County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
9 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 82% of 2,392 rated counties
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03
Meeker County's rate vs. the Minnesota state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Meeker County, Minnesota?
Meeker County recorded 19 total traffic fatalities across 19 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 1 fatalities. The county averages approximately 2.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Meeker County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Meeker County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Minnesota may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Meeker County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Meeker County is decreasing. This suggests road safety improvements are having a positive effect in the county.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Meeker County?
Meeker County has a fatality rate of 8.9 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.
How does Meeker County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Meeker County's per-capita rate of 8.9 per 100,000 residents is below the Minnesota county average of 9.7. Visit the Minnesota state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Meeker 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) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
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