COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Deschutes County: larger FARS fatality book
Deschutes County (OR) holds a larger FARS book (179, #360 of 3,137) with 23 latest-year deaths.
- 179
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 23
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 11.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Deschutes County ranks #360 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (179 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Deschutes County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Deschutes County carries a top-third fatality book (179 across 2016-2023, #360 of 3,137) at 11.0/100k.
- #1,656 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #360 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #22 of 28
- in OR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost DESCHUTES-17 · Deschutes 11.0/100k · #1,656 of 2,328
Deschutes County · 11.0/100k · increasing
- NHTSA 11.0/100k
- MILE #1,656 of 2,328
- POST 179 book
- BAND Increasing
- VOL 158 crash
- AVG -46.4% vs OR
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How does Deschutes County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Deschutes County is 46% 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, Deschutes 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 Deschutes County's rate and the state average is 9.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Morrow County, at 16.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 5.3). 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).
Deschutes 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 71% 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 Deschutes County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Deschutes 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 DLetter index including OR counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Deschutes County, Oregon?
Deschutes County recorded 179 total traffic fatalities across 158 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 23 fatalities. The county averages approximately 19.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Deschutes County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (158 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Deschutes County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oregon may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Deschutes County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Deschutes 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 Deschutes County?
Deschutes County has a fatality rate of 11.0 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 Deschutes County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Deschutes County ranks #1,656 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #22 of 28 rated counties in OR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Deschutes County compare to the rest of Oregon?
Deschutes County's per-capita rate of 11.0 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 Deschutes 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.