COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Douglas County: larger FARS fatality book
Douglas County (OR) holds a larger FARS book (229, #271 of 3,137) with 34 latest-year deaths.
- 229
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 34
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 30.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Douglas County ranks #271 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (229 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Douglas County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Douglas County carries a top-third fatality book (229 across 2016-2023, #271 of 3,137) at 30.2/100k.
- #380 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #271 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #7 of 28
- in OR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost DOUGLAS-19 · Douglas 30.2/100k · #380 of 2,328
Douglas County · 30.2/100k · increasing
- BOOK 30.2/100k
- TREND #380 of 2,328
- CAUSE 229 book
- PHOTO Increasing
- VS-ST 208 crash
- CRASH +47.3% vs OR
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How does Douglas County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Douglas County is 47% 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, Douglas County ranks 7 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 Douglas County's rate and the state average is 9.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Wasco County, at 30.4 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.2). 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), 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), Josephine County (15.9).
Douglas County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
30 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 16% 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 Douglas County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Douglas 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 Douglas County, Oregon?
Douglas County recorded 229 total traffic fatalities across 208 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 34 fatalities. The county averages approximately 25.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Douglas County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (208 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Douglas County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oregon may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Douglas County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Douglas 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 Douglas County?
Douglas County has a fatality rate of 30.2 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 Douglas County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Douglas County ranks #380 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #7 of 28 rated counties in OR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Douglas County compare to the rest of Oregon?
Douglas County's per-capita rate of 30.2 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 Douglas 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.