COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Baker County, Florida
Road fatality data for Baker County (FL). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 51
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 24.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Decreasing
- Trend
Falling fatality trend
Baker County's FARS series is labeled Decreasing with 7 deaths in the latest year.
Baker County on a falling FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Baker County ranks #592 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #20 of 65 rated counties in FL. Baker County's fatality rate of 24.7 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #592 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,371 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #20 of 65
- in FL by rate
- Decreasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost BAKER-3 · Baker 24.7/100k · #592 of 2,328
Baker County · 24.7/100k · decreasing
- NHTSA 24.7/100k
- MILE #592 of 2,328
- POST 51 book
- BAND Decreasing
- VOL 47 crash
- AVG +2.5% vs FL
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How does Baker County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Baker County is About the same as 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 15 rated counties in Florida, Baker County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Baker County's rate and the state average is 0.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Bradford County, at 35.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 11.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Glades County (86.0), Hardee County (58.2), Dixie County (57.3), Madison County (54.0), Calhoun County (52.0), Gadsden County (47.9), Franklin County (47.6), Levy County (45.1), Suwannee County (41.2), Gulf County (38.2), Hamilton County (37.1), Hendry County (36.9), De Soto County (36.1), Bradford County (35.9).
Baker County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
25 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 25% 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 Baker County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Baker County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Florida statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for FL
- 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 BLetter index including FL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Baker County, Florida?
Baker County recorded 51 total traffic fatalities across 47 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Baker County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Baker County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Florida may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Baker County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Baker County is decreasing. This suggests road safety improvements are having a positive effect in the county.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Baker County?
Baker County has a fatality rate of 24.7 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Baker County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Baker County ranks #592 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #20 of 65 rated counties in FL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Baker County compare to the rest of Florida?
Baker County's per-capita rate of 24.7 per 100,000 residents is above the Florida county average of 24.1. Visit the Florida state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Baker 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.