COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Midland County: lower-rate fatality band
Midland County (MI) is in the lower per-capita third: 8.3/100k (#1,938 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 70
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 8.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Stable
- Trend
Lower per-capita fatality band
Midland County ranks #1,938 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (8.3/100k) - bottom-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Midland County in the lower-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Midland County sits in the lower-rate third at 8.3 per 100k (#1,938 of 2,328), #58 of 74 in MI.
- #1,938 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,039 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #58 of 74
- in MI by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost MIDLAND-111 · Midland 8.3/100k · #1,938 of 2,328
Midland County · 8.3/100k · stable
- RANK 8.3/100k
- BOOK #1,938 of 2,328
- TREND 70 book
- CAUSE Stable
- PHOTO 66 crash
- VS-ST -44.9% 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 Midland County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Midland County is 45% 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 15 rated counties in Michigan, Midland County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 15.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Midland County's rate and the state average is 6.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Calhoun County, at 19.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 11.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Mackinac County (55.3), 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).
Midland County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
8 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 83% 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 Midland County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Midland 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 Midland County, Michigan?
Midland County recorded 70 total traffic fatalities across 66 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Midland County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (66 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Midland County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Michigan may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Midland County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Midland County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Midland County?
Midland County has a fatality rate of 8.3 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 Midland County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Midland County ranks #1,938 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #58 of 74 rated counties in MI, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Midland County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Midland County's per-capita rate of 8.3 per 100,000 residents is below 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 Midland 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.