COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Burleson County, Texas
Road fatality data for Burleson County (TX). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 63
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 30.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Burleson County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 6 deaths in the latest year.
Burleson County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Burleson County ranks #364 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #55 of 160 rated counties in TX. Burleson County's fatality rate of 30.8 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #364 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,131 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #55 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost BURLESON-51 · Burleson 30.8/100k · #364 of 2,328
Burleson County · 30.8/100k · increasing
- NHTSA 30.8/100k
- MILE #364 of 2,328
- POST 63 book
- BAND Increasing
- VOL 56 crash
- AVG +12.9% vs TX
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How does Burleson County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Burleson 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 Texas, Burleson County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 27.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Burleson County's rate and the state average is 3.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 25.1). 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).
Burleson County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
31 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 16% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to Burleson County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Burleson 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Burleson County, Texas?
Burleson County recorded 63 total traffic fatalities across 56 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Burleson County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (56 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Burleson County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Burleson County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Burleson 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 Burleson County?
Burleson County has a fatality rate of 30.8 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 Burleson County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Burleson County ranks #364 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #55 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Burleson County compare to the rest of Texas?
Burleson County's per-capita rate of 30.8 per 100,000 residents is above 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 Burleson 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.