COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Galveston County: larger FARS fatality book
Galveston County (TX) holds a larger FARS book (328, #174 of 3,137) with 39 latest-year deaths.
- 328
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 39
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 10.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Galveston County ranks #174 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (328 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Galveston County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Galveston County carries a top-third fatality book (328 across 2016-2023, #174 of 3,137) at 10.8/100k.
- #1,684 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #174 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #140 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost GALVESTON-16 · Galveston 10.8/100k · #1,684 of 2,328
Galveston County · 10.8/100k · increasing
- RATE 10.8/100k
- RANK #1,684 of 2,328
- BOOK 328 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE near Lane
- PHOTO -60.4% vs TX
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Texas state profile →
Galveston County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Arapahoe
Arapahoe County
11 per 100k
- Galveston
Galveston County
11 per 100k
- Lane
Lane County
11 per 100k
- Baltimore
Baltimore County
11 per 100k
- Spokane
Spokane County
11 per 100k
What this shows Galveston County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Galveston County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Galveston County is 60% 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 Texas, Galveston County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 27.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Galveston County's rate and the state average is 16.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 45.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Leon County (96.7), Wilbarger County (79.9), Ward County (73.0), Eastland County (72.1), Milam County (69.4), Karnes County (66.6), Dawson County (66.6), Comanche County (64.1), Falls County (63.6), Freestone County (63.6), Panola County (61.3), Blanco County (61.3), Live Oak County (60.4), Nolan County (55.9).
Galveston 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 72% 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
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for Galveston County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (10.8 here), outside Texas.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (328 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Galveston County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Galveston County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Texas statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for TX
- 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 GLetter index including TX counties
- LANE County, OR fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- BALTIMORE County, MD fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- SPOKANE County, WA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- ARAPAHOE County, CO fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Galveston County, Texas?
Galveston County recorded 328 total traffic fatalities across 305 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 39 fatalities. The county averages approximately 36.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Galveston County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (305 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Galveston County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Galveston County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Galveston 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 Galveston County?
Galveston County has a fatality rate of 10.8 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 Galveston County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Galveston County ranks #1,684 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #140 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Galveston County compare to the rest of Texas?
Galveston County's per-capita rate of 10.8 per 100,000 residents is below the Texas county average of 27.3. Visit the Texas state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Galveston 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.