COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Gasconade County, Missouri
Road fatality data for Gasconade County (MO). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 38
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 4
- Latest Year Deaths
- 27.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Decreasing
- Trend
The verdict
According to NHTSA FARS, Gasconade County ranks #496 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #20 of 84 rated counties in MO. Gasconade County's fatality rate of 27.2 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #496 of 2,328
- national by fatality rate
- #20 of 84
- in MO by rate
- 21%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- Decreasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Gasconade County, Missouri recorded 38 total road fatalities across 34 reported crashes during the 2016-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 4 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 4.2 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 27.2 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.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Gasconade County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Missouri state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Gasconade County is decreasing, which suggests that road-design improvements, enforcement, or emergency-response changes are reducing the death toll. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Gasconade County's 38-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
38
Latest Year
4
Avg Annual
4.2
Rate per 100K
27.2
Trend
↓ Decreasing
How does Gasconade County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Gasconade County is 25% 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 Missouri, Gasconade County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 21.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Gasconade County's rate and the state average is 5.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Lafayette County, at 30.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Ripley County (74.0), Pemiscot County (54.7), Morgan County (54.6), Barry County (53.9), Lawrence County (51.5), Douglas County (49.1), Ralls County (47.7), Bates County (43.1), New Madrid County (38.9), Bollinger County (37.9), Saline County (34.7), Stone County (33.7), Wright County (30.9), Lafayette County (30.1).
Gasconade County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
27 21st percentile a lower per-capita rate than 21% of 2,328 rated counties
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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-08-09
Gasconade County's rate vs. the Missouri state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Gasconade County, Missouri?
Gasconade County recorded 38 total traffic fatalities across 34 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 4 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Gasconade County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Gasconade County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Missouri may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Gasconade County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Gasconade County is decreasing. This suggests road safety improvements are having a positive effect in the county.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Gasconade County?
Gasconade County has a fatality rate of 27.2 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 Gasconade County rank for road fatality rate?
According to NHTSA FARS, Gasconade County ranks #496 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #20 of 84 rated counties in MO, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Gasconade County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Gasconade County's per-capita rate of 27.2 per 100,000 residents is above the Missouri county average of 21.8. Visit the Missouri state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Gasconade 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.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Every figure on PlainRoadSafety is computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no number is typed in by an editor. County figures are computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.