COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Dallas County: higher-rate fatality band
Dallas County (AL) is in the higher per-capita third: 49.8/100k (#91 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 104
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 18
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 49.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Dallas County ranks #91 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (49.8/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Dallas County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Dallas County sits in the higher-rate third at 49.8 per 100k (#91 of 2,328), #5 of 61 in AL.
- #91 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #677 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #5 of 61
- in AL by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost DALLAS-47 · Dallas 49.8/100k · #91 of 2,328
Dallas County · 49.8/100k · increasing
- PHOTO 49.8/100k
- VS-ST #91 of 2,328
- CRASH 104 book
- FARS Increasing
- NHTSA 99 crash
- MILE +89.6% vs AL
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How does Dallas County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Dallas County is 89% 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 Alabama, Dallas County ranks 5 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 26.3 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 Dallas County's rate and the state average is 23.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Choctaw County, at 49.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Conecuh County (71.6), Winston County (55.1), Marengo County (53.5), Chambers County (52.8), Choctaw County (49.0), Coosa County (48.7), Cleburne County (44.8), Clarke County (44.8), Barbour County (44.7), Butler County (43.5), Cherokee County (39.0), Lawrence County (38.8), Crenshaw County (38.2), Sumter County (34.1).
Dallas County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
50 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 4% 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 Dallas County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Dallas County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Alabama statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for AL
- 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 DLetter index including AL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Dallas County, Alabama?
Dallas County recorded 104 total traffic fatalities across 99 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 18 fatalities. The county averages approximately 11.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Dallas County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (99 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Dallas County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Alabama may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Dallas County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Dallas 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 Dallas County?
Dallas County has a fatality rate of 49.8 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 Dallas County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Dallas County ranks #91 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #5 of 61 rated counties in AL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Dallas County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Dallas County's per-capita rate of 49.8 per 100,000 residents is above the Alabama county average of 26.3. Visit the Alabama state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Dallas 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.