COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Wright County, Minnesota
Road fatality data for Wright County (MN). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 68
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 12
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 7.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Wright County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 12 deaths in the latest year.
Wright County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Wright County ranks #1,973 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #37 of 64 rated counties in MN. Wright County's fatality rate of 7.9 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #1,973 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,076 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #37 of 64
- in MN by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost WRIGHT-171 · Wright 7.9/100k · #1,973 of 2,328
Wright County · 7.9/100k · increasing
- VOL 7.9/100k
- AVG #1,973 of 2,328
- YOY 68 book
- RATE Increasing
- RANK 67 crash
- BOOK -30.1% vs MN
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How does Wright County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Wright County is 30% 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 Minnesota, Wright County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 11.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Wright County's rate and the state average is 3.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Sherburne County, at 16.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 8.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Faribault County (36.0), Chippewa County (32.9), Kandiyohi County (29.7), Renville County (27.9), Watonwan County (27.1), Redwood County (26.2), Fillmore County (23.2), Houston County (21.5), Morrison County (20.4), Aitkin County (18.6), Lake County (18.4), Rice County (17.7), Becker County (17.0), Sherburne County (16.6).
Wright County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
8 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 84% 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 Wright County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Wright County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Minnesota statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MN
- 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 MN counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Wright County, Minnesota?
Wright County recorded 68 total traffic fatalities across 67 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 12 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Wright County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (67 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Wright County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Minnesota may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Wright County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Wright 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 Wright County?
Wright County has a fatality rate of 7.9 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 Wright County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Wright County ranks #1,973 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #37 of 64 rated counties in MN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Wright County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Wright County's per-capita rate of 7.9 per 100,000 residents is below the Minnesota county average of 11.3. Visit the Minnesota state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Wright 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.