COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Park County: higher-rate fatality band
Park County (CO) is in the higher per-capita third: 38.6/100k (#205 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 46
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 38.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Park County ranks #205 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (38.6/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Park County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Park County sits in the higher-rate third at 38.6 per 100k (#205 of 2,328), #1 of 33 in CO.
- #205 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,502 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #1 of 33
- in CO by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost PARK-93 · Park 38.6/100k · #205 of 2,328
Park County · 38.6/100k · increasing
- CRASH 38.6/100k
- FARS #205 of 2,328
- NHTSA 46 book
- MILE Increasing
- POST 44 crash
- BAND +144.8% vs CO
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How does Park County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Park County is 2.4× deadlier 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 Colorado, Park County ranks 1 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 15.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Park County's rate and the state average is 22.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Routt County, at 35.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Routt County (35.9), Archuleta County (35.2), Logan County (29.1), Rio Grande County (26.8), Montezuma County (26.4), Pueblo County (23.6), La Plata County (21.3), Morgan County (20.3), Delta County (18.9), Gunnison County (17.3), Summit County (16.4), Weld County (16.1), Fremont County (13.9), Las Animas County (13.9).
Park County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
39 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 9% 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 Park County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Park County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Colorado statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for CO
- 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 PLetter index including CO counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Park County, Colorado?
Park County recorded 46 total traffic fatalities across 44 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Park County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Park County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Colorado may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Park County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Park 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 Park County?
Park County has a fatality rate of 38.6 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Park County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Park County ranks #205 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 33 rated counties in CO, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Park County compare to the rest of Colorado?
Park County's per-capita rate of 38.6 per 100,000 residents is above the Colorado county average of 15.8. Visit the Colorado state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Park 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.