COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Saunders County, Nebraska
Road fatality data for Saunders County (NE). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 36
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 29.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Saunders County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 7 deaths in the latest year.
Saunders County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Saunders County ranks #392 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #5 of 25 rated counties in NE. Saunders County's fatality rate of 29.8 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #392 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,800 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #5 of 25
- in NE by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost SAUNDERS-155 · Saunders 29.8/100k · #392 of 2,328
Saunders County · 29.8/100k · increasing
- CRASH 29.8/100k
- FARS #392 of 2,328
- NHTSA 36 book
- MILE Increasing
- POST 30 crash
- BAND +68.6% vs NE
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Nebraska state profile →
How does Saunders County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Saunders County is 68% 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 Nebraska, Saunders County ranks 5 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 17.7 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Saunders County's rate and the state average is 12.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Washington County, at 28.4 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Box Butte County (65.5), Colfax County (37.9), Custer County (37.8), Cass County (32.8), Washington County (28.4), Dakota County (28.2), Lincoln County (21.0), Buffalo County (15.8), Hall County (14.5), York County (13.9), Dawson County (12.5), Otoe County (12.2), Madison County (11.2), Holt County (9.9).
Saunders County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
30 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 17% 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 Saunders County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Saunders County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Nebraska statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NE
- 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 NE counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Saunders County, Nebraska?
Saunders County recorded 36 total traffic fatalities across 30 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Saunders County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Saunders County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Nebraska may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Saunders County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Saunders 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 Saunders County?
Saunders County has a fatality rate of 29.8 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 Saunders County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Saunders County ranks #392 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #5 of 25 rated counties in NE, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Saunders County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Saunders County's per-capita rate of 29.8 per 100,000 residents is above the Nebraska county average of 17.7. Visit the Nebraska state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Saunders 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.