COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Pueblo County: larger FARS fatality book
Pueblo County (CO) holds a larger FARS book (253, #245 of 3,137) with 40 latest-year deaths.
- 253
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 40
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 23.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Pueblo County ranks #245 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (253 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Pueblo County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Pueblo County carries a top-third fatality book (253 across 2016-2023, #245 of 3,137) at 23.6/100k.
- #650 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #245 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #7 of 33
- in CO by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost PUEBLO-101 · Pueblo 23.6/100k · #650 of 2,328
Pueblo County · 23.6/100k · increasing
- CAUSE 23.6/100k
- PHOTO #650 of 2,328
- VS-ST 253 book
- CRASH Increasing
- FARS 233 crash
- NHTSA +49.7% vs CO
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How does Pueblo County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Pueblo County is 49% 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, Pueblo County ranks 7 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 15.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Pueblo County's rate and the state average is 7.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is La Plata County, at 21.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Park County (38.6), Routt County (35.9), Archuleta County (35.2), Logan County (29.1), Rio Grande County (26.8), Montezuma County (26.4), 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).
Pueblo County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
24 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 28% 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 Pueblo County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Pueblo 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 Pueblo County, Colorado?
Pueblo County recorded 253 total traffic fatalities across 233 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 40 fatalities. The county averages approximately 28.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Pueblo County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (233 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Pueblo County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Colorado may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Pueblo County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Pueblo 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 Pueblo County?
Pueblo County has a fatality rate of 23.6 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 Pueblo County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Pueblo County ranks #650 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #7 of 33 rated counties in CO, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Pueblo County compare to the rest of Colorado?
Pueblo County's per-capita rate of 23.6 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 Pueblo 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.