COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Cherokee County, Texas
Road fatality data for Cherokee County (TX). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 108
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 14
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 26.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Cherokee County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 14 deaths in the latest year.
Cherokee County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Cherokee County ranks #511 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #71 of 160 rated counties in TX. Cherokee County's fatality rate of 26.8 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #511 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #645 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #71 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost CHEROKEE-73 · Cherokee 26.8/100k · #511 of 2,328
Cherokee County · 26.8/100k · increasing
- POST 26.8/100k
- BAND #511 of 2,328
- VOL 108 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 96 crash
- RATE -1.7% vs TX
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How does Cherokee County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Cherokee 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, Cherokee County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below 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 Cherokee County's rate and the state average is 0.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 29.1). 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).
Cherokee County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
27 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 22% 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 Cherokee County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Cherokee 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 CLetter index including TX counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Cherokee County, Texas?
Cherokee County recorded 108 total traffic fatalities across 96 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 14 fatalities. The county averages approximately 12.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Cherokee County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (96 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Cherokee County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Cherokee County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County?
Cherokee County has a fatality rate of 26.8 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 Cherokee County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Cherokee County ranks #511 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #71 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Cherokee County compare to the rest of Texas?
Cherokee County's per-capita rate of 26.8 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 Cherokee 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.