COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Clackamas County: larger FARS fatality book
Clackamas County (OR) holds a larger FARS book (293, #201 of 3,137) with 30 latest-year deaths.
- 293
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 30
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 7.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Clackamas County ranks #201 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (293 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Clackamas County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Clackamas County carries a top-third fatality book (293 across 2016-2023, #201 of 3,137) at 7.1/100k.
- #2,031 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #201 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #27 of 28
- in OR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost CLACKAMAS-5 · Clackamas 7.1/100k · #2,031 of 2,328
Clackamas County · 7.1/100k · increasing
- RATE 7.1/100k
- RANK #2,031 of 2,328
- BOOK 293 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE near Clark
- PHOTO -65.4% vs OR
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 → · Oregon state profile →
Clackamas County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Chesterfield
Chesterfield County
7 per 100k
- Clackamas
Clackamas County
7 per 100k
- Clark
Clark County
7 per 100k
- Orange
Orange County
7 per 100k
- San Luis O…
San Luis Obispo County
7 per 100k
What this shows Clackamas County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Clackamas County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Clackamas County is 65% 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, Clackamas 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 Clackamas County's rate and the state average is 13.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Morrow County, at 16.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 9.2). 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).
Clackamas County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
7 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 87% 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 Clackamas 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 (7.1 here), outside Oregon.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (293 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Clackamas County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Clackamas 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 CLetter index including OR counties
- CLARK County, WA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- ORANGE County, NY fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- SAN LUIS OBISPO County, CA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- CHESTERFIELD County, VA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Clackamas County, Oregon?
Clackamas County recorded 293 total traffic fatalities across 262 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 30 fatalities. The county averages approximately 32.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Clackamas County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (262 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Clackamas County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oregon may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Clackamas County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Clackamas 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 Clackamas County?
Clackamas County has a fatality rate of 7.1 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 Clackamas County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Clackamas County ranks #2,031 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #27 of 28 rated counties in OR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Clackamas County compare to the rest of Oregon?
Clackamas County's per-capita rate of 7.1 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 Clackamas 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.