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Mississippi in 2007
Deaths 884Fatal crashes 804Per 100,000 30.2US 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, 884 people died in 804 fatal crashes in Mississippi, 30.2 deaths per 100,000 residents against 13.7 nationally.
The death toll was about level between 2006 (911) and 2007 (884).
Mississippi accounted for 2.1% of the 41,259 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
23.9% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
31% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Sunday was the most common day.
Compared with 2006 and the nation
| Measure | Mississippi 2007 | Mississippi 2006 | United States 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 884 | 911 | 41,259 |
| Fatal crashes | 804 | 812 | 37,435 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 30.2 | 31.4 | 13.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 24% | 19% | 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. 82 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 Mississippi in 2007?
884 people in 804 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2007 file, or 30.2 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Mississippi had the most crash deaths in 2007?
Hinds County with 81 deaths in 75 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2007 compare with 2006 in Mississippi?
884 deaths against 911 in 2006 (+-3%). 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.