Kansas in 2007
Deaths 416Fatal crashes 379Per 100,000 14.9US deaths 41,259
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 2007.
In 2007, 416 people died in 379 fatal crashes in Kansas, 14.9 deaths per 100,000 residents against 13.7 nationally.
The death toll fell 11% from 468 in 2006 to 416 in 2007.
Kansas accounted for 1% of the 41,259 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
30.6% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2006 and the nation
| Measure | Kansas 2007 | Kansas 2006 | United States 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 416 | 468 | 41,259 |
| Fatal crashes | 379 | 427 | 37,435 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 14.9 | 16.9 | 13.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 31% | 30% | 37% |
Counties in 2007
Every county with a fatal crash in 2007, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 91 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
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Kansas in 2007?
416 people in 379 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2007 file, or 14.9 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Kansas had the most crash deaths in 2007?
Sedgwick County with 39 deaths in 37 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2007 compare with 2006 in Kansas?
416 deaths against 468 in 2006 (+-11%). Nationally the 2007 total was 41,259.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2007 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.