COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Douglas County: lower-rate fatality band
Douglas County (KS) is in the lower per-capita third: 5.8/100k (#2,155 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 71
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 5.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Lower per-capita fatality band
Douglas County ranks #2,155 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (5.8/100k) - bottom-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Douglas County in the lower-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Douglas County sits in the lower-rate third at 5.8 per 100k (#2,155 of 2,328), #33 of 36 in KS.
- #2,155 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,020 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #33 of 36
- in KS by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost DOUGLAS-45 · Douglas 5.8/100k · #2,155 of 2,328
Douglas County · 5.8/100k · increasing
- NHTSA 5.8/100k
- MILE #2,155 of 2,328
- POST 71 book
- BAND Increasing
- VOL 63 crash
- AVG -63.1% vs KS
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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 63% 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 Kansas, Douglas County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 15.7 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Douglas County's rate and the state average is 9.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Reno County, at 17.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 12.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Marion County (42.8), Cherokee County (31.5), Labette County (30.4), Sumner County (26.9), Butler County (23.3), Lyon County (21.8), Dickinson County (21.7), Harvey County (20.9), Bourbon County (20.8), Barton County (20.1), Neosho County (19.5), Franklin County (19.1), Osage County (19.0), Reno County (17.9).
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
6 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 93% 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
- Kansas statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for KS
- 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 KS counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Douglas County, Kansas?
Douglas County recorded 71 total traffic fatalities across 63 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Douglas County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (63 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Douglas County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Kansas 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 5.8 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the safest one in ten 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 #2,155 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #33 of 36 rated counties in KS, 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 Kansas?
Douglas County's per-capita rate of 5.8 per 100,000 residents is below the Kansas county average of 15.7. Visit the Kansas 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.