COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Weld County: larger FARS fatality book
Weld County (CO) holds a larger FARS book (447, #106 of 3,137) with 58 latest-year deaths.
- 447
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 58
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 16.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Weld County ranks #106 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (447 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Weld County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Weld County carries a top-third fatality book (447 across 2016-2023, #106 of 3,137) at 16.1/100k.
- #1,165 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #106 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #13 of 33
- in CO by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost WELD-123 · Weld 16.1/100k · #1,165 of 2,328
Weld County · 16.1/100k · increasing
- POST 16.1/100k
- BAND #1,165 of 2,328
- VOL 447 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY near Duval
- RATE +2.1% vs CO
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 → · Colorado state profile →
Weld County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Weld
Weld County
16 per 100k
- Duval
Duval County
16 per 100k
- Manatee
Manatee County
16 per 100k
- East Baton…
East Baton Rouge County
16 per 100k
- Pinal
Pinal County
16 per 100k
What this shows Weld County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Weld County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Weld County is About the same as 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 Colorado, Weld County ranks 13 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 15.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Weld County's rate and the state average is 0.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Summit County, at 16.4 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Park County (38.6), Routt County (35.9), Archuleta County (35.2), Logan County (29.1), Rio Grande County (26.8, limited data), Montezuma County (26.4), Pueblo County (23.6), La Plata County (21.3), Morgan County (20.3), Delta County (18.9), Gunnison County (17.3, limited data), Summit County (16.4), Fremont County (13.9), Las Animas County (13.9, limited data).
Weld County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
16 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 50% 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 Weld 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 (16.1 here), outside Colorado.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (447 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Weld County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Weld County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Colorado statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for CO
- 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 CO counties
- DUVAL County, FL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- MANATEE County, FL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- EAST BATON ROUGE County, LA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- PINAL County, AZ fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Weld County, Colorado?
Weld County recorded 447 total traffic fatalities across 400 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 58 fatalities. The county averages approximately 49.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Weld County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (400 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Weld County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Colorado may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Weld County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Weld 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 Weld County?
Weld County has a fatality rate of 16.1 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 Weld County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Weld County ranks #1,165 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #13 of 33 rated counties in CO, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Weld County compare to the rest of Colorado?
Weld County's per-capita rate of 16.1 per 100,000 residents is above the Colorado county average of 15.8. Visit the Colorado state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Weld 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.