COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Wasatch County, Utah
Road fatality data for Wasatch County (UT). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 75
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 10
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 26.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Wasatch County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 10 deaths in the latest year.
Wasatch County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Wasatch County ranks #510 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #6 of 21 rated counties in UT. Wasatch County's fatality rate of 26.9 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #510 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #973 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #6 of 21
- in UT by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost WASATCH-51 · Wasatch 26.9/100k · #510 of 2,328
Wasatch County · 26.9/100k · increasing
- BOOK 26.9/100k
- TREND #510 of 2,328
- CAUSE 75 book
- PHOTO Increasing
- VS-ST 58 crash
- CRASH +46.9% vs UT
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How does Wasatch County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Wasatch County is 47% 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 Utah, Wasatch County ranks 6 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Wasatch County's rate and the state average is 8.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Carbon County, at 29.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: San Juan County (55.7), Juab County (38.4), Duchesne County (34.2), Emery County (29.6), Carbon County (29.1), Uintah County (21.2), Box Elder County (19.1), Tooele County (17.1), Iron County (17.1), Morgan County (15.4), Sanpete County (13.2), Summit County (11.7), Weber County (10.7), Sevier County (9.0).
Wasatch County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
27 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 22% 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 Wasatch County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Wasatch County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Utah statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for UT
- 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 WLetter index including UT counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Wasatch County, Utah?
Wasatch County recorded 75 total traffic fatalities across 58 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 10 fatalities. The county averages approximately 8.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Wasatch County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (58 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Wasatch County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Utah may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Wasatch County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Wasatch 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 Wasatch County?
Wasatch County has a fatality rate of 26.9 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 Wasatch County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Wasatch County ranks #510 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #6 of 21 rated counties in UT, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Wasatch County compare to the rest of Utah?
Wasatch County's per-capita rate of 26.9 per 100,000 residents is above the Utah county average of 18.3. Visit the Utah state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Wasatch 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.