COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Moffat County, Colorado
Road fatality data for Moffat County (CO). Data period: 2016-2022.
- 14
- Total Fatalities (2016-2022)
- 0
- Latest Year Deaths
- 12.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
Moffat County's fatality rate of 12.0 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- 64%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 13.8/100k
- Colorado county average
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Moffat County, Colorado recorded 14 total road fatalities across 13 reported crashes during the 2016-2022 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 0 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 1.6 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 12.0 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.
With a small recorded crash count (13), FARS does not publish an individual cause-code breakdown for Moffat County, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Colorado 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 Moffat 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 Moffat County's 14-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
14
Latest Year
0
Avg Annual
1.6
Rate per 100K
12.0
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Moffat County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Moffat 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 Colorado, Moffat County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 13.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Moffat County's rate and the state average is 1.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Garfield County, at 15.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.5). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Park County (28.2), Logan County (24.7), Las Animas County (23.7), Morgan County (23.0), Gunnison County (22.5), Montezuma County (18.8), Grand County (17.6), Chaffee County (17.5), Archuleta County (16.9), Alamosa County (16.8), Pueblo County (16.6), Prowers County (16.2), La Plata County (15.6), Garfield County (15.5).
Moffat County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
12 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 64% of 2,392 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 · 2026-06-03
Moffat County's rate vs. the Colorado state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Moffat County, Colorado?
Moffat County recorded 14 total traffic fatalities across 13 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2022). The most recent year saw 0 fatalities. The county averages approximately 1.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Moffat County?
With a small recorded crash count (13), FARS does not publish an individual cause-code breakdown for Moffat County. Statewide data for Colorado may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Moffat County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Moffat County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Moffat County?
Moffat County has a fatality rate of 12.0 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.
How does Moffat County compare to the rest of Colorado?
Moffat County's per-capita rate of 12.0 per 100,000 residents is below the Colorado county average of 13.8. Visit the Colorado state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Moffat 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 2016-2022 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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