COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Yuma County: larger FARS fatality book
Yuma County (AZ) holds a larger FARS book (213, #294 of 3,137) with 28 latest-year deaths.
- 213
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 28
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 13.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Yuma County ranks #294 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (213 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Yuma County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Yuma County carries a top-third fatality book (213 across 2016-2023, #294 of 3,137) at 13.1/100k.
- #1,440 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #294 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #14 of 14
- in AZ by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost YUMA-27 · Yuma 13.1/100k · #1,440 of 2,328
Yuma County · 13.1/100k · increasing
- BAND 13.1/100k
- VOL #1,440 of 2,328
- AVG 213 book
- YOY Increasing
- RATE 201 crash
- RANK -59.8% vs AZ
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How does Yuma County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Yuma County is 60% 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 14 rated counties in Arizona, Yuma County ranks 14 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 32.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Yuma County's rate and the state average is 19.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Maricopa County, at 14.8 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: La Paz County (131.7), Coconino County (38.8), Navajo County (35.7), Apache County (35.4), Mohave County (34.0), Gila County (29.6), Graham County (27.8), Cochise County (24.1), Yavapai County (18.9), Santa Cruz County (18.3), Pima County (17.2), Pinal County (16.3), Maricopa County (14.8).
Yuma County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
13 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 62% 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 Yuma County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Yuma County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Arizona statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for AZ
- 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 YLetter index including AZ counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Yuma County, Arizona?
Yuma County recorded 213 total traffic fatalities across 201 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 28 fatalities. The county averages approximately 23.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Yuma County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (201 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Yuma County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Arizona may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Yuma County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Yuma 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 Yuma County?
Yuma County has a fatality rate of 13.1 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 Yuma County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Yuma County ranks #1,440 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #14 of 14 rated counties in AZ, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Yuma County compare to the rest of Arizona?
Yuma County's per-capita rate of 13.1 per 100,000 residents is below the Arizona county average of 32.5. Visit the Arizona state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Yuma 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.