COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Wrangell-Petersburg County, Alaska
Road fatality data for Wrangell-Petersburg County (AK). Data period: 2016-2018.
- 5
- Total Fatalities (2016-2018)
- 0
- Latest Year Deaths
- 0.0%
- of Alaska road deaths
- Stable
- Trend
What the Data Shows
Wrangell-Petersburg County, Alaska recorded 5 total road fatalities across 3 reported crashes during the 2016-2018 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 0 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 0.6 fatalities per year. Per-capita rates are not reported for every county in the FARS dataset; by raw count, Wrangell-Petersburg County is among the lowest raw death tolls of any U.S. county.
With a small recorded crash count (3), FARS does not publish an individual cause-code breakdown for Wrangell-Petersburg County, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Alaska state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Wrangell-Petersburg County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Wrangell-Petersburg County's 5-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
5
Latest Year
0
Avg Annual
0.6
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Wrangell-Petersburg County compare?
Wrangell-Petersburg County recorded 0 road deaths in its most recent year, 0.0% of Alaska's statewide total, more than 9% of U.S. counties by count. This county is below the 10,000-resident threshold for a population-stable per-capita rate, so figures are shown as counts.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Data period: 2016-2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Wrangell-Petersburg County, Alaska?
Wrangell-Petersburg County recorded 5 total traffic fatalities across 3 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2018). The most recent year saw 0 fatalities. The county averages approximately 0.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Wrangell-Petersburg County?
With a small recorded crash count (3), FARS does not publish an individual cause-code breakdown for Wrangell-Petersburg County. Statewide data for Alaska may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Wrangell-Petersburg County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Wrangell-Petersburg County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Wrangell-Petersburg County?
Per-capita fatality rate data is not available for Wrangell-Petersburg County (fewer than 10,000 residents). By raw count, the county is among the lowest raw death tolls of any U.S. county.
How does Wrangell-Petersburg County compare to the rest of Alaska?
Wrangell-Petersburg County recorded 0 deaths in its most recent year, below the Alaska county average of 2. Visit the Alaska state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Wrangell-Petersburg 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 2016-2018 and includes all crashes resulting in at least one fatality within 30 days.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
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Every figure on PlainRoadSafety is computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no number is typed in by an editor. County figures are computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.