As of the information available for 2024, sixteen people have died within the Grand Canyon National Park.
A Challenging Year for Grand Canyon Visitors
The Grand Canyon, widely recognized as one of the world's seven natural wonders, is unfortunately experiencing a particularly high number of visitor fatalities in 2024. The current death toll of 16 individuals within the expansive 1.2 million-acre preserve indicates that the year is on track to be one of the deadliest for the park's visitors.
Comparative Data on Fatalities
To provide context for the 2024 figures, it's helpful to compare them with previous years. The number of deaths recorded in 2024 significantly surpasses the fatality count from the preceding year.
| Year | Reported Deaths | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | On track to be one of the deadliest years |
| 2023 | 11 | Considered an average year for fatalities |
The 2024 total of 16 deaths is five more than the 11 deaths reported in 2023, which was considered an average year for fatalities at the park. This increase highlights the unusual nature of the current year's statistics.
For more information on the reported incidents, you can refer to news updates regarding fatalities at the park, such as this report on 2024 becoming a deadly year for Grand Canyon National Park visitors.
