COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Benton County, Oregon
Road fatality data for Benton County (OR). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 71
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 8
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 8.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Benton County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 8 deaths in the latest year.
Benton County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Benton County ranks #1,943 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #25 of 28 rated counties in OR. Benton County's fatality rate of 8.2 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #1,943 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,017 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #25 of 28
- in OR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost BENTON-3 · Benton 8.2/100k · #1,943 of 2,328
Benton County · 8.2/100k · increasing
- FARS 8.2/100k
- NHTSA #1,943 of 2,328
- MILE 71 book
- POST Increasing
- BAND 66 crash
- VOL -60.0% vs OR
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How does Benton County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Benton County is 60% 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 Oregon, Benton County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 20.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Benton County's rate and the state average is 12.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Morrow County, at 16.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 8.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Malheur County (43.7), Baker County (41.4), Tillamook County (40.1), Columbia County (35.3), Klamath County (34.3), Wasco County (30.4), Douglas County (30.2), Coos County (29.6), Linn County (26.6), Curry County (25.8), Clatsop County (21.9), Umatilla County (21.2), Jefferson County (19.6), Morrow County (16.3).
Benton County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
8 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 83% 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 Benton County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Benton County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Oregon statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for OR
- 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 OR counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Benton County, Oregon?
Benton County recorded 71 total traffic fatalities across 66 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 8 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Benton County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (66 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Benton County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oregon may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Benton County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Benton 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 Benton County?
Benton County has a fatality rate of 8.2 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Benton County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Benton County ranks #1,943 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #25 of 28 rated counties in OR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Benton County compare to the rest of Oregon?
Benton County's per-capita rate of 8.2 per 100,000 residents is below the Oregon county average of 20.5. Visit the Oregon state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Benton 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.