COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Guadalupe County: larger FARS fatality book
Guadalupe County (TX) holds a larger FARS book (160, #419 of 3,137) with 21 latest-year deaths.
- 160
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 21
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 11.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Guadalupe County ranks #419 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (160 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Guadalupe County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Guadalupe County carries a top-third fatality book (160 across 2016-2023, #419 of 3,137) at 11.1/100k.
- #1,647 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #419 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #135 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost GUADALUPE-18 · Guadalupe 11.1/100k · #1,647 of 2,328
Guadalupe County · 11.1/100k · increasing
- POST 11.1/100k
- BAND #1,647 of 2,328
- VOL 160 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 135 crash
- RATE -59.3% vs TX
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How does Guadalupe County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Guadalupe County is 59% 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, Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe County's rate and the state average is 16.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 44.8). 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).
Guadalupe 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 71% 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 Guadalupe County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Guadalupe 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Guadalupe County, Texas?
Guadalupe County recorded 160 total traffic fatalities across 135 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 21 fatalities. The county averages approximately 17.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Guadalupe County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (135 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Guadalupe County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Guadalupe County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County has a fatality rate of 11.1 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 Guadalupe County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Guadalupe County ranks #1,647 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #135 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Guadalupe County compare to the rest of Texas?
Guadalupe County's per-capita rate of 11.1 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 Guadalupe 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.