COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Saginaw County: larger FARS fatality book
Saginaw County (MI) holds a larger FARS book (152, #446 of 3,137) with 21 latest-year deaths.
- 152
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 21
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 11.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Saginaw County ranks #446 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (152 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Saginaw County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Saginaw County carries a top-third fatality book (152 across 2016-2023, #446 of 3,137) at 11.2/100k.
- #1,643 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #446 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #51 of 74
- in MI by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost SAGINAW-145 · Saginaw 11.2/100k · #1,643 of 2,328
Saginaw County · 11.2/100k · increasing
- TREND 11.2/100k
- CAUSE #1,643 of 2,328
- PHOTO 152 book
- VS-ST Increasing
- CRASH 145 crash
- FARS -25.7% vs MI
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How does Saginaw County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Saginaw County is 26% 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 Michigan, Saginaw County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 15.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Saginaw County's rate and the state average is 3.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Calhoun County, at 19.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 8.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Mackinac County (55.3), Roscommon County (50.3), Arenac County (39.6), Benzie County (32.5), Wexford County (29.3), Clare County (28.7), Sanilac County (27.2), Lake County (23.6), Manistee County (23.5), Kalkaska County (21.6), Missaukee County (19.6), Newaygo County (19.6), Calhoun County (19.5), Lenawee County (19.5).
Saginaw County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
11 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 70% 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 Saginaw County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Saginaw County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Michigan statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MI
- 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 SLetter index including MI counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Saginaw County, Michigan?
Saginaw County recorded 152 total traffic fatalities across 145 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 21 fatalities. The county averages approximately 16.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Saginaw County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (145 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Saginaw County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Michigan may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Saginaw County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Saginaw 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 Saginaw County?
Saginaw County has a fatality rate of 11.2 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 Saginaw County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Saginaw County ranks #1,643 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #51 of 74 rated counties in MI, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Saginaw County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Saginaw County's per-capita rate of 11.2 per 100,000 residents is below the Michigan county average of 15.1. Visit the Michigan state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Saginaw 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.