COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Deaf Smith County: lower-rate fatality band
Deaf Smith County (TX) is in the lower per-capita third: 10.9/100k (#1,673 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 30
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 2
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 10.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Stable
- Trend
Lower per-capita fatality band
Deaf Smith County ranks #1,673 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (10.9/100k) - bottom-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Deaf Smith County in the lower-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Deaf Smith County sits in the lower-rate third at 10.9 per 100k (#1,673 of 2,328), #138 of 160 in TX.
- #1,673 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,994 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #138 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost DEAF-SMITH-1 · Deaf Smith 10.9/100k · #1,673 of 2,328
Deaf Smith County · 10.9/100k · stable
- RATE 10.9/100k
- RANK #1,673 of 2,328
- BOOK 30 book
- TREND Stable
- CAUSE 26 crash
- PHOTO -60.0% vs TX
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How does Deaf Smith County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Deaf Smith County is 60% 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 Texas, Deaf Smith 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 safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Deaf Smith County's rate and the state average is 16.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 45.0). 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).
Deaf Smith County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
11 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 72% 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 Deaf Smith County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Deaf Smith 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 DLetter index including TX counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Deaf Smith County, Texas?
Deaf Smith County recorded 30 total traffic fatalities across 26 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 2 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Deaf Smith County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Deaf Smith County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Deaf Smith County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Deaf Smith County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Deaf Smith County?
Deaf Smith County has a fatality rate of 10.9 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 Deaf Smith County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Deaf Smith County ranks #1,673 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #138 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Deaf Smith County compare to the rest of Texas?
Deaf Smith County's per-capita rate of 10.9 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 Deaf Smith 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.