Arkansas in 1992
Deaths 588Fatal crashes 512Per 100,000 —US deaths 39,250
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 1992.
In 1992, 588 people died in 512 fatal crashes in Arkansas.
The death toll was about level between 1991 (608) and 1992 (588).
Arkansas accounted for 1.5% of the 39,250 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
63.7% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1991 and the nation
| Measure | Arkansas 1992 | Arkansas 1991 | United States 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 588 | 608 | 39,250 |
| Fatal crashes | 512 | 530 | 34,942 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 64% | 70% | 37% |
Counties in 1992
Every county with a fatal crash in 1992, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 73 counties listed.
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Arkansas in 1992?
588 people in 512 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1992 file.
Which county in Arkansas had the most crash deaths in 1992?
Pulaski County with 47 deaths in 45 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1992 compare with 1991 in Arkansas?
588 deaths against 608 in 1991 (+-3%). Nationally the 1992 total was 39,250.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1992 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates (no county estimates before 2000 are used, so no rate is shown for this year). Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.