COUNTY FATALITY DATA

Teton County: higher-rate fatality band

Teton County (ID) is in the higher per-capita third: 39.8/100k (#184 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.

15
Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
5
Latest Year Deaths
Low count
39.8
Per 100k Residents
Well above average
Stable
Trend

Higher per-capita fatality band

Teton County ranks #184 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (39.8/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.

Teton County in the higher-rate third

According to NHTSA FARS, Teton County sits in the higher-rate third at 39.8 per 100k (#184 of 2,328), #3 of 30 in ID.

#184 of 2,328
higher-rate third
#2,598 of 3,137
smaller-book third
#3 of 30
in ID by rate
Stable
fatality trend

Highway fatality milepost

Milepost TETON-81 · Teton 39.8/100k · #184 of 2,328

Teton County · 39.8/100k · stable

  • AVG 39.8/100k
  • YOY #184 of 2,328
  • RATE 15 book
  • RANK Stable
  • BOOK 11 crash
  • TREND +87.9% vs ID

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 → · Idaho state profile →

How does Teton County compare?

2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.

Teton County
39.8 per 100k
Idaho county average
21.2 per 100k

Teton County is 88% 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 Idaho, Teton County ranks 3 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 21.2 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Teton County's rate and the state average is 18.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Elmore County, at 37.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Jerome County (70.6), Idaho County (44.7), Elmore County (37.0), Payette County (33.0), Cassia County (31.1), Benewah County (28.9), Fremont County (28.2), Washington County (26.3), Gooding County (24.9), Valley County (23.7), Jefferson County (23.4), Minidoka County (22.2), Blaine County (20.0), Gem County (19.0).

Teton County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county

Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population

40 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 8% 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

055Idaho avg21/100k39.8/100k
Teton County's rate vs. the Idaho state average

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many traffic fatalities occurred in Teton County, Idaho?

Teton County recorded 15 total traffic fatalities across 11 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 1.7 fatalities per year.

What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Teton County?

With a small recorded crash count (11), FARS does not publish an individual cause-code breakdown for Teton County. Statewide data for Idaho may provide additional context.

Is the trend of road fatalities in Teton County increasing or decreasing?

The trend in Teton County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.

What is the fatality rate per capita in Teton County?

Teton County has a fatality rate of 39.8 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.

Where does Teton County rank for road fatality rate?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Teton County ranks #184 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #3 of 30 rated counties in ID, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.

How does Teton County compare to the rest of Idaho?

Teton County's per-capita rate of 39.8 per 100,000 residents is above the Idaho county average of 21.2. Visit the Idaho state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.

Where does the road fatality data for Teton 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.