COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Colorado County: higher-rate fatality band
Colorado County (TX) is in the higher per-capita third: 42.6/100k (#154 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 76
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 9
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 42.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Colorado County ranks #154 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (42.6/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Colorado County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Colorado County sits in the higher-rate third at 42.6 per 100k (#154 of 2,328), #28 of 160 in TX.
- #154 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #955 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #28 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost COLORADO-89 · Colorado 42.6/100k · #154 of 2,328
Colorado County · 42.6/100k · increasing
- YOY 42.6/100k
- RATE #154 of 2,328
- RANK 76 book
- BOOK Increasing
- TREND 68 crash
- CAUSE +56.2% vs TX
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How does Colorado County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Colorado County is 56% deadlier 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, Colorado County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 27.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Colorado County's rate and the state average is 15.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 13.3). 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).
Colorado County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
43 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 7% 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 Colorado County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Colorado 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 Colorado County, Texas?
Colorado County recorded 76 total traffic fatalities across 68 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 9 fatalities. The county averages approximately 8.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Colorado County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (68 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Colorado County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Colorado County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Colorado 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 Colorado County?
Colorado County has a fatality rate of 42.6 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Colorado County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Colorado County ranks #154 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #28 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Colorado County compare to the rest of Texas?
Colorado County's per-capita rate of 42.6 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 Colorado 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.