COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Mohave County: larger FARS fatality book
Mohave County (AZ) holds a larger FARS book (465, #101 of 3,137) with 76 latest-year deaths.
- 465
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 76
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 34.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Mohave County ranks #101 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (465 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Mohave County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Mohave County carries a top-third fatality book (465 across 2016-2023, #101 of 3,137) at 34.0/100k.
- #292 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #101 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #5 of 14
- in AZ by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost MOHAVE-15 · Mohave 34.0/100k · #292 of 2,328
Mohave County · 34.0/100k · increasing
- YOY 34.0/100k
- RATE #292 of 2,328
- RANK 465 book
- BOOK Increasing
- TREND 400 crash
- CAUSE +4.5% vs AZ
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How does Mohave County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Mohave 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 14 rated counties in Arizona, Mohave County ranks 5 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 32.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Mohave County's rate and the state average is 1.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Apache County, at 35.4 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: La Paz County (131.7), Coconino County (38.8), Navajo County (35.7), Apache County (35.4), Gila County (29.6), Graham County (27.8), Cochise County (24.1), Yavapai County (18.9), Santa Cruz County (18.3), Pima County (17.2), Pinal County (16.3), Maricopa County (14.8), Yuma County (13.1).
Mohave County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
34 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 12% 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 Mohave County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Mohave County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Arizona statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for AZ
- 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 AZ counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Mohave County, Arizona?
Mohave County recorded 465 total traffic fatalities across 400 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 76 fatalities. The county averages approximately 51.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Mohave County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (400 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Mohave County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Arizona may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Mohave County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Mohave 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 Mohave County?
Mohave County has a fatality rate of 34.0 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Mohave County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Mohave County ranks #292 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #5 of 14 rated counties in AZ, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Mohave County compare to the rest of Arizona?
Mohave County's per-capita rate of 34.0 per 100,000 residents is above the Arizona county average of 32.5. Visit the Arizona state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Mohave 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.