COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Powell County, Montana
Road fatality data for Powell County (MT). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 29
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 4
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 1.9%
- of Montana road deaths
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Powell County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 4 deaths in the latest year.
Powell County on a rising FARS trend
Powell County recorded 4 road deaths in its most recent year, which sits close to the national middle for raw county death tolls, 1.9% of Montana's statewide total.
- #2,051 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- 44%
- of U.S. counties have fewer deaths
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost POWELL-77 · Powell 29 deaths
Powell County · 4 latest · increasing
- MILE 29 tot
- POST 4 yr
- BAND 29 book
- VOL Increasing
- AVG 26 crash
- YOY 3.2/yr
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How does Powell County compare?
Powell County recorded 4 road deaths in its most recent year, 1.9% of Montana's statewide total, more than 44% of U.S. counties by count. This county is below the 10,000-resident threshold for a population-stable per-capita rate, so figures are shown as counts.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Data period: 2016-2023.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Powell County, Montana?
Powell County recorded 29 total traffic fatalities across 26 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 4 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Powell County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Powell County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Montana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Powell County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Powell 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 Powell County?
Per-capita fatality rate data is not available for Powell County (fewer than 10,000 residents). By raw count, the county sits close to the national middle for raw county death tolls.
How does Powell County compare to the rest of Montana?
Powell County recorded 4 deaths in its most recent year, above the Montana county average of 4. Visit the Montana state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Powell 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.