COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Evangeline County: higher-rate fatality band
Evangeline County (LA) is in the higher per-capita third: 34.6/100k (#280 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 58
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 11
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 34.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Evangeline County ranks #280 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (34.6/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Evangeline County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Evangeline County sits in the higher-rate third at 34.6 per 100k (#280 of 2,328), #8 of 55 in LA.
- #280 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,219 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #8 of 55
- in LA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost EVANGELINE-3 · Evangeline 34.6/100k · #280 of 2,328
Evangeline County · 34.6/100k · increasing
- TREND 34.6/100k
- CAUSE #280 of 2,328
- PHOTO 58 book
- VS-ST Increasing
- CRASH 58 crash
- FARS +51.7% vs LA
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How does Evangeline County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Evangeline County is 52% 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 Louisiana, Evangeline County ranks 8 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 22.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Evangeline County's rate and the state average is 11.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Union County, at 33.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: St. Helena County (55.7), Grant County (54.8), Pointe Coupee County (50.0), St. John The Baptist County (40.4), De Soto County (36.9), Sabine County (36.5), Franklin County (36.3), Union County (33.9), St. Martin County (33.3), Jefferson Davis County (31.7), East Feliciana County (31.2), Richland County (30.4), Avoyelles County (28.6), Concordia County (28.3).
Evangeline County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
35 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 12% 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 Evangeline County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Evangeline County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Louisiana statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for LA
- 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 ELetter index including LA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Evangeline County, Louisiana?
Evangeline County recorded 58 total traffic fatalities across 58 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 11 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Evangeline County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (58 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Evangeline County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Louisiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Evangeline County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Evangeline 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 Evangeline County?
Evangeline County has a fatality rate of 34.6 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 Evangeline County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Evangeline County ranks #280 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #8 of 55 rated counties in LA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Evangeline County compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Evangeline County's per-capita rate of 34.6 per 100,000 residents is above the Louisiana county average of 22.8. Visit the Louisiana state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Evangeline 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.