COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Snohomish County: larger FARS fatality book
Snohomish County (WA) holds a larger FARS book (357, #148 of 3,137) with 43 latest-year deaths.
- 357
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 43
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 5.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Snohomish County ranks #148 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (357 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Snohomish County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Snohomish County carries a top-third fatality book (357 across 2016-2023, #148 of 3,137) at 5.1/100k.
- #2,206 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #148 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #35 of 35
- in WA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost SNOHOMISH-61 · Snohomish 5.1/100k · #2,206 of 2,328
Snohomish County · 5.1/100k · increasing
- MILE 5.1/100k
- POST #2,206 of 2,328
- BAND 357 book
- VOL Increasing
- AVG near Marin
- YOY -69.1% vs WA
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 → · Washington state profile →
Snohomish County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Dane
Dane County
5 per 100k
- San Mateo
San Mateo County
5 per 100k
- Snohomish
Snohomish County
5 per 100k
- Marin
Marin County
5 per 100k
- Norfolk
Norfolk County
5 per 100k
What this shows Snohomish County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Snohomish County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Snohomish County is 69% 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 Washington, Snohomish County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 16.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Snohomish County's rate and the state average is 11.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Cowlitz County, at 14.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 9.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Lincoln County (59.6), Adams County (48.0), Kittitas County (35.2), Mason County (29.2), Jefferson County (23.7), Grant County (23.4), Pend Oreille County (20.9, limited data), Pacific County (20.7), Lewis County (19.7), Stevens County (18.4), Yakima County (18.3), Klickitat County (17.0), Skamania County (15.8, limited data), Cowlitz County (14.2).
Snohomish County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
5 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 95% 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
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for Snohomish County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (5.1 here), outside Washington.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (357 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Snohomish County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Snohomish County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Washington statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for WA
- 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 WA counties
- MARIN County, CA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- NORFOLK County, MA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- DANE County, WI fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- SAN MATEO County, CA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Snohomish County, Washington?
Snohomish County recorded 357 total traffic fatalities across 335 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 43 fatalities. The county averages approximately 39.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Snohomish County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (335 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Snohomish County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Washington may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Snohomish County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Snohomish 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 Snohomish County?
Snohomish County has a fatality rate of 5.1 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Snohomish County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Snohomish County ranks #2,206 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #35 of 35 rated counties in WA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Snohomish County compare to the rest of Washington?
Snohomish County's per-capita rate of 5.1 per 100,000 residents is below the Washington county average of 16.5. Visit the Washington state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Snohomish 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.