COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Wyandotte County: larger FARS fatality book
Wyandotte County (KS) holds a larger FARS book (206, #309 of 3,137) with 26 latest-year deaths.
- 206
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 26
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 15.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Wyandotte County ranks #309 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (206 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Wyandotte County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Wyandotte County carries a top-third fatality book (206 across 2016-2023, #309 of 3,137) at 15.7/100k.
- #1,200 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #309 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #18 of 36
- in KS by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost WYANDOTTE-20 · Wyandotte 15.7/100k · #1,200 of 2,328
Wyandotte County · 15.7/100k · increasing
- VOL 15.7/100k
- AVG #1,200 of 2,328
- YOY 206 book
- RATE Increasing
- RANK 183 crash
- BOOK -0.1% vs KS
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How does Wyandotte County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Wyandotte 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 Kansas, Wyandotte County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 15.7 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Wyandotte County's rate and the state average is 0.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Reno County, at 17.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Marion County (42.8), Cherokee County (31.5), Labette County (30.4), Sumner County (26.9), Butler County (23.3), Lyon County (21.8), Dickinson County (21.7), Harvey County (20.9), Bourbon County (20.8), Barton County (20.1), Neosho County (19.5), Franklin County (19.1), Osage County (19.0), Reno County (17.9).
Wyandotte 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 51% 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 Wyandotte County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Wyandotte County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Kansas statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for KS
- 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 KS counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Wyandotte County, Kansas?
Wyandotte County recorded 206 total traffic fatalities across 183 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 26 fatalities. The county averages approximately 22.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Wyandotte County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (183 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Wyandotte County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Kansas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Wyandotte County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Wyandotte 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 Wyandotte County?
Wyandotte County has a fatality rate of 15.7 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 Wyandotte County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Wyandotte County ranks #1,200 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #18 of 36 rated counties in KS, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Wyandotte County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Wyandotte County's per-capita rate of 15.7 per 100,000 residents is below the Kansas county average of 15.7. Visit the Kansas state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Wyandotte 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.