COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Muskegon County: larger FARS fatality book
Muskegon County (MI) holds a larger FARS book (164, #409 of 3,137) with 22 latest-year deaths.
- 164
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 22
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 12.5
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Muskegon County ranks #409 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (164 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Muskegon County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Muskegon County carries a top-third fatality book (164 across 2016-2023, #409 of 3,137) at 12.5/100k.
- #1,512 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #409 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #45 of 74
- in MI by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost MUSKEGON-121 · Muskegon 12.5/100k · #1,512 of 2,328
Muskegon County · 12.5/100k · increasing
- BOOK 12.5/100k
- TREND #1,512 of 2,328
- CAUSE 164 book
- PHOTO Increasing
- VS-ST 154 crash
- CRASH -17.0% 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 Muskegon County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Muskegon County is 17% 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, Muskegon County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 15.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Muskegon County's rate and the state average is 2.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Calhoun County, at 19.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 7.0). 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).
Muskegon County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
13 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 65% 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 Muskegon County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Muskegon 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 Muskegon County, Michigan?
Muskegon County recorded 164 total traffic fatalities across 154 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 22 fatalities. The county averages approximately 18.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Muskegon County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (154 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Muskegon County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Michigan may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Muskegon County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Muskegon 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 Muskegon County?
Muskegon County has a fatality rate of 12.5 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.
Where does Muskegon County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Muskegon County ranks #1,512 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #45 of 74 rated counties in MI, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Muskegon County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Muskegon County's per-capita rate of 12.5 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 Muskegon 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.