COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Washington County: larger FARS fatality book
Washington County (AR) holds a larger FARS book (217, #286 of 3,137) with 30 latest-year deaths.
- 217
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 30
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 11.5
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Washington County ranks #286 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (217 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Washington County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Washington County carries a top-third fatality book (217 across 2016-2023, #286 of 3,137) at 11.5/100k.
- #1,599 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #286 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #48 of 58
- in AR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost WASHINGTON-1 · Washington 11.5/100k · #1,599 of 2,328
Washington County · 11.5/100k · increasing
- TREND 11.5/100k
- CAUSE #1,599 of 2,328
- PHOTO 217 book
- VS-ST Increasing
- CRASH near Canyon
- FARS -52.2% vs AR
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 → · Arkansas state profile →
Washington County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Multnomah
Multnomah County
11 per 100k
- St Joseph
St Joseph County
11 per 100k
- Washington
Washington County
12 per 100k
- Canyon
Canyon County
12 per 100k
- El Paso
El Paso County
12 per 100k
What this shows Washington County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Washington County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Washington County is 52% 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 Arkansas, Washington County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Washington County's rate and the state average is 12.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Carroll County, at 31.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 19.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Pike County (68.6), Madison County (61.9), Little River County (59.3), Hempstead County (56.9), Grant County (54.4), Crittenden County (48.8), Jackson County (47.7), Phillips County (46.8), Hot Spring County (39.1), Sevier County (38.4), Clark County (32.9), Howard County (31.9), Randolph County (31.7), Carroll County (31.2).
Washington County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
12 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 68% 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 Washington 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 (11.5 here), outside Arkansas.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (217 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Washington County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Washington County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Arkansas statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for AR
- 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 AR counties
- CANYON County, ID fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- EL PASO County, TX fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- MULTNOMAH County, OR fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- ST JOSEPH County, IN fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Washington County, Arkansas?
Washington County recorded 217 total traffic fatalities across 202 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 30 fatalities. The county averages approximately 24.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Washington County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (202 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Washington County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Arkansas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Washington County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Washington 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 Washington County?
Washington County has a fatality rate of 11.5 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Washington County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Washington County ranks #1,599 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #48 of 58 rated counties in AR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Washington County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Washington County's per-capita rate of 11.5 per 100,000 residents is below the Arkansas county average of 24.1. Visit the Arkansas state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Washington 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.