COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Curry County: higher-rate fatality band
Curry County (OR) is in the higher per-capita third: 25.8/100k (#555 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 26
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 25.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Curry County ranks #555 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (25.8/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Curry County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Curry County sits in the higher-rate third at 25.8 per 100k (#555 of 2,328), #10 of 28 in OR.
- #555 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #2,126 of 3,137
- smaller-book third
- #10 of 28
- in OR by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost CURRY-15 · Curry 25.8/100k · #555 of 2,328
Curry County · 25.8/100k · stable
- CAUSE 25.8/100k
- PHOTO #555 of 2,328
- VS-ST 26 book
- CRASH Stable
- FARS 26 crash
- NHTSA +25.8% vs OR
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How does Curry County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Curry County is 26% 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 Oregon, Curry County ranks 10 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 20.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Curry County's rate and the state average is 5.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Linn County, at 26.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.8). 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), Clatsop County (21.9), Umatilla County (21.2), Jefferson County (19.6), Morrow County (16.3), Josephine County (15.9).
Curry County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
26 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 24% 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 Curry County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Curry 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Curry County, Oregon?
Curry County recorded 26 total traffic fatalities across 26 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 2.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Curry County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Curry County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oregon may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Curry County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Curry County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Curry County?
Curry County has a fatality rate of 25.8 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 Curry County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Curry County ranks #555 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #10 of 28 rated counties in OR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Curry County compare to the rest of Oregon?
Curry County's per-capita rate of 25.8 per 100,000 residents is above 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 Curry 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.