COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Road fatality data for Mille Lacs County (MN). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 32
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- 10.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
According to NHTSA FARS, Mille Lacs County ranks #1,677 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #23 of 64 rated counties in MN. Mille Lacs County's fatality rate of 10.9 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #1,677 of 2,328
- national by fatality rate
- #23 of 64
- in MN by rate
- 72%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota recorded 32 total road fatalities across 30 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 3 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 3.6 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 10.9 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 Mille Lacs 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 Mille Lacs 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 Mille Lacs County's 32-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
32
Latest Year
3
Avg Annual
3.6
Rate per 100K
10.9
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Mille Lacs County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Mille Lacs County is About the same as 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 Minnesota, Mille Lacs County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 11.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Mille Lacs County's rate and the state average is 0.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Sherburne County, at 16.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 5.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Faribault County (36.0), Chippewa County (32.9), Kandiyohi County (29.7), Renville County (27.9), Watonwan County (27.1), Redwood County (26.2), Fillmore County (23.2), Houston County (21.5), Morrison County (20.4), Aitkin County (18.6), Lake County (18.4), Rice County (17.7), Becker County (17.0), Sherburne County (16.6).
Mille Lacs 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 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 72% 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
Mille Lacs County's rate vs. the Minnesota state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota?
Mille Lacs County recorded 32 total traffic fatalities across 30 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Mille Lacs County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Mille Lacs County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Minnesota may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Mille Lacs County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Mille Lacs County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Mille Lacs County?
Mille Lacs County has a fatality rate of 10.9 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.
Where does Mille Lacs County rank for road fatality rate?
According to NHTSA FARS, Mille Lacs County ranks #1,677 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #23 of 64 rated counties in MN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Mille Lacs County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Mille Lacs County's per-capita rate of 10.9 per 100,000 residents is below the Minnesota county average of 11.3. Visit the Minnesota state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Mille Lacs 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
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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.