COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Wright County: higher-rate fatality band
Wright County (MO) is in the higher per-capita third: 30.9/100k (#362 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 30
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 30.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Wright County ranks #362 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (30.9/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Wright County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Wright County sits in the higher-rate third at 30.9 per 100k (#362 of 2,328), #13 of 84 in MO.
- #362 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #2,023 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #13 of 84
- in MO by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost WRIGHT-229 · Wright 30.9/100k · #362 of 2,328
Wright County · 30.9/100k · stable
- POST 30.9/100k
- BAND #362 of 2,328
- VOL 30 book
- AVG Stable
- YOY 30 crash
- RATE +41.8% vs MO
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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 42% deadlier 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 Missouri, Wright County ranks 13 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 21.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Wright County's rate and the state average is 9.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Lafayette County, at 30.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Ripley County (74.0), Pemiscot County (54.7), Morgan County (54.6), Barry County (53.9), Lawrence County (51.5), Douglas County (49.1), Ralls County (47.7), Bates County (43.1), New Madrid County (38.9), Bollinger County (37.9), Saline County (34.7), Stone County (33.7), Lafayette County (30.1), Dunklin County (29.6).
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
31 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 15% 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
- Missouri statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MO
- 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 MO counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Wright County, Missouri?
Wright County recorded 30 total traffic fatalities across 30 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Wright County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Wright County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Missouri may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Wright County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Wright County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Wright County?
Wright County has a fatality rate of 30.9 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous 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 #362 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #13 of 84 rated counties in MO, 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 Missouri?
Wright County's per-capita rate of 30.9 per 100,000 residents is above the Missouri county average of 21.8. Visit the Missouri 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.