COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Bell County: larger FARS fatality book
Bell County (TX) holds a larger FARS book (379, #136 of 3,137) with 58 latest-year deaths.
- 379
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 58
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 14.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Bell County ranks #136 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (379 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Bell County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Bell County carries a top-third fatality book (379 across 2016-2023, #136 of 3,137) at 14.8/100k.
- #1,282 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #136 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #112 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost BELL-27 · Bell 14.8/100k · #1,282 of 2,328
Bell County · 14.8/100k · increasing
- NHTSA 14.8/100k
- MILE #1,282 of 2,328
- POST 379 book
- BAND Increasing
- VOL near Fresno
- AVG -45.7% vs TX
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Texas state profile →
Bell County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Bell
Bell County
15 per 100k
- Fresno
Fresno County
15 per 100k
- Madison
Madison County
15 per 100k
- Maricopa
Maricopa County
15 per 100k
- Prince Geo…
Prince George`S County
15 per 100k
What this shows Bell County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Bell County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Bell County is 46% safer than 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 Texas, Bell County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 27.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Bell County's rate and the state average is 12.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 41.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Leon County (96.7), Wilbarger County (79.9), Ward County (73.0), Eastland County (72.1), Milam County (69.4), Karnes County (66.6), Dawson County (66.6), Comanche County (64.1), Falls County (63.6), Freestone County (63.6), Panola County (61.3), Blanco County (61.3), Live Oak County (60.4), Nolan County (55.9).
Bell County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
15 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 55% 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
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for Bell County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (14.8 here), outside Texas.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (379 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Bell County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Bell County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Texas statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for TX
- 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 TX counties
- FRESNO County, CA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- MADISON County, IL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- MARICOPA County, AZ fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- PRINCE GEORGE`S County, MD fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Bell County, Texas?
Bell County recorded 379 total traffic fatalities across 352 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 58 fatalities. The county averages approximately 42.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Bell County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (352 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Bell County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Bell County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Bell County is increasing. This indicates that traffic fatalities have risen over the data period, warranting attention to road safety initiatives.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Bell County?
Bell County has a fatality rate of 14.8 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Bell County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Bell County ranks #1,282 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #112 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Bell County compare to the rest of Texas?
Bell County's per-capita rate of 14.8 per 100,000 residents is below the Texas county average of 27.3. Visit the Texas state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Bell 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.