COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Pierce County: lower-rate fatality band
Pierce County (WI) is in the lower per-capita third: 7.0/100k (#2,043 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 45
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 7.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Decreasing
- Trend
Lower per-capita fatality band
Pierce County ranks #2,043 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (7.0/100k) - bottom-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Pierce County in the lower-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Pierce County sits in the lower-rate third at 7.0 per 100k (#2,043 of 2,328), #52 of 67 in WI.
- #2,043 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,530 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #52 of 67
- in WI by rate
- Decreasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost PIERCE-93 · Pierce 7.0/100k · #2,043 of 2,328
Pierce County · 7.0/100k · decreasing
- CRASH 7.0/100k
- FARS #2,043 of 2,328
- NHTSA 45 book
- MILE Decreasing
- POST 43 crash
- BAND -49.0% vs WI
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How does Pierce County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Pierce County is 49% 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 Wisconsin, Pierce County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 13.7 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Pierce County's rate and the state average is 6.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Green County, at 18.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 11.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Adams County (37.3), Lafayette County (35.4), Polk County (35.0), Sawyer County (32.3), Waushara County (32.1), Lincoln County (31.7), Burnett County (29.3), Iowa County (29.2), Richland County (23.3), Buffalo County (22.4), Rusk County (21.2), Jackson County (19.2), Fond Du Lac County (19.2), Green County (18.9).
Pierce County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
7 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 88% 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 Pierce County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Pierce County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Wisconsin statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for WI
- 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 WI counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Pierce County, Wisconsin?
Pierce County recorded 45 total traffic fatalities across 43 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Pierce County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Pierce County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Wisconsin may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Pierce County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Pierce County is decreasing. This suggests road safety improvements are having a positive effect in the county.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Pierce County?
Pierce County has a fatality rate of 7.0 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Pierce County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Pierce County ranks #2,043 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #52 of 67 rated counties in WI, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Pierce County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Pierce County's per-capita rate of 7.0 per 100,000 residents is below the Wisconsin county average of 13.7. Visit the Wisconsin state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Pierce 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.