COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Navajo County: larger FARS fatality book
Navajo County (AZ) holds a larger FARS book (330, #173 of 3,137) with 39 latest-year deaths.
- 330
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 39
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 35.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Navajo County ranks #173 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (330 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Navajo County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Navajo County carries a top-third fatality book (330 across 2016-2023, #173 of 3,137) at 35.7/100k.
- #254 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #173 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #3 of 14
- in AZ by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost NAVAJO-17 · Navajo 35.7/100k · #254 of 2,328
Navajo County · 35.7/100k · increasing
- VS-ST 35.7/100k
- CRASH #254 of 2,328
- FARS 330 book
- NHTSA Increasing
- MILE 274 crash
- POST +9.7% vs AZ
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How does Navajo County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Navajo 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, Navajo County ranks 3 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 Navajo County's rate and the state average is 3.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Apache County, at 35.4 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: La Paz County (131.7), Coconino County (38.8), Apache County (35.4), Mohave County (34.0), 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).
Navajo County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
36 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 11% 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 Navajo County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Navajo 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 NLetter index including AZ counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Navajo County, Arizona?
Navajo County recorded 330 total traffic fatalities across 274 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 39 fatalities. The county averages approximately 36.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Navajo County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (274 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Navajo County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Arizona may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Navajo County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Navajo 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 Navajo County?
Navajo County has a fatality rate of 35.7 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 Navajo County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Navajo County ranks #254 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #3 of 14 rated counties in AZ, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Navajo County compare to the rest of Arizona?
Navajo County's per-capita rate of 35.7 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 Navajo 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.