COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Dona Ana County: larger FARS fatality book
Dona Ana County (NM) holds a larger FARS book (196, #324 of 3,137) with 32 latest-year deaths.
- 196
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 32
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 14.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Dona Ana County ranks #324 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (196 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Dona Ana County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Dona Ana County carries a top-third fatality book (196 across 2016-2023, #324 of 3,137) at 14.2/100k.
- #1,338 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #324 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #19 of 24
- in NM by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost DONA-ANA-13 · Dona Ana 14.2/100k · #1,338 of 2,328
Dona Ana County · 14.2/100k · increasing
- BAND 14.2/100k
- VOL #1,338 of 2,328
- AVG 196 book
- YOY Increasing
- RATE 179 crash
- RANK -54.7% vs NM
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How does Dona Ana County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Dona Ana County is 55% 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 New Mexico, Dona Ana County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 31.4 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Dona Ana County's rate and the state average is 17.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Otero County, at 18.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 4.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Torrance County (102.3), Socorro County (75.2), Cibola County (56.0), Lincoln County (49.9), Sierra County (43.5), McKinley County (42.2), Colfax County (40.8), Luna County (39.5), Rio Arriba County (37.6), San Miguel County (33.7), Eddy County (29.9), Grant County (25.5), Lea County (25.0), Otero County (18.9).
Dona Ana County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
14 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 57% 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 Dona Ana County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Dona Ana County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- New Mexico statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NM
- 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 NM counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Dona Ana County, New Mexico?
Dona Ana County recorded 196 total traffic fatalities across 179 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 32 fatalities. The county averages approximately 21.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Dona Ana County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (179 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Dona Ana County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for New Mexico may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Dona Ana County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Dona Ana 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 Dona Ana County?
Dona Ana County has a fatality rate of 14.2 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Dona Ana County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Dona Ana County ranks #1,338 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #19 of 24 rated counties in NM, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Dona Ana County compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Dona Ana County's per-capita rate of 14.2 per 100,000 residents is below the New Mexico county average of 31.4. Visit the New Mexico state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Dona Ana 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.