COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Washoe County: larger FARS fatality book
Washoe County (NV) holds a larger FARS book (368, #142 of 3,137) with 48 latest-year deaths.
- 368
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 48
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 9.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Washoe County ranks #142 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (368 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Washoe County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Washoe County carries a top-third fatality book (368 across 2016-2023, #142 of 3,137) at 9.6/100k.
- #1,809 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #142 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #7 of 9
- in NV by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost WASHOE-31 · Washoe 9.6/100k · #1,809 of 2,328
Washoe County · 9.6/100k · increasing
- RATE 9.6/100k
- RANK #1,809 of 2,328
- BOOK 368 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE near Cameron
- PHOTO -55.1% vs NV
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 → · Nevada state profile →
Washoe County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Washoe
Washoe County
10 per 100k
- Cameron
Cameron County
10 per 100k
- Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County
10 per 100k
- Solano
Solano County
10 per 100k
- Franklin
Franklin County
10 per 100k
What this shows Washoe County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Washoe County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Washoe County is 55% 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 9 rated counties in Nevada, Washoe County ranks 7 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 21.4 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Washoe County's rate and the state average is 11.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Elko County, at 9.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Nye County (55.6), Churchill County (50.4), Humboldt County (29.2), Ind.City-Carson City County (12.1), Lyon County (11.2), Clark County (11.0), Elko County (9.2), Douglas County (4.0, limited data).
Washoe County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
10 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 77% 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 Washoe 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 (9.6 here), outside Nevada.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (368 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Washoe County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Washoe County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Nevada statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NV
- 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 NV counties
- CAMERON County, TX fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- SANTA CRUZ County, CA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- SOLANO County, CA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- FRANKLIN County, OH fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Washoe County, Nevada?
Washoe County recorded 368 total traffic fatalities across 352 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 48 fatalities. The county averages approximately 40.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Washoe County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (352 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Washoe County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Nevada may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Washoe County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Washoe 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 Washoe County?
Washoe County has a fatality rate of 9.6 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Washoe County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Washoe County ranks #1,809 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #7 of 9 rated counties in NV, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Washoe County compare to the rest of Nevada?
Washoe County's per-capita rate of 9.6 per 100,000 residents is below the Nevada county average of 21.4. Visit the Nevada state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Washoe 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.