COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Gulf County: higher-rate fatality band
Gulf County (FL) is in the higher per-capita third: 38.2/100k (#213 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 33
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 38.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Gulf County ranks #213 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (38.2/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Gulf County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Gulf County sits in the higher-rate third at 38.2 per 100k (#213 of 2,328), #10 of 65 in FL.
- #213 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,891 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #10 of 65
- in FL by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost GULF-45 · Gulf 38.2/100k · #213 of 2,328
Gulf County · 38.2/100k · increasing
- RATE 38.2/100k
- RANK #213 of 2,328
- BOOK 33 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE 26 crash
- PHOTO +58.5% vs FL
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How does Gulf County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Gulf County is 59% 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 Florida, Gulf County ranks 10 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Gulf County's rate and the state average is 14.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Hamilton County, at 37.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Glades County (86.0), Hardee County (58.2), Dixie County (57.3), Madison County (54.0), Calhoun County (52.0), Gadsden County (47.9), Franklin County (47.6), Levy County (45.1), Suwannee County (41.2), Hamilton County (37.1), Hendry County (36.9), De Soto County (36.1), Bradford County (35.9), Holmes County (35.1).
Gulf County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
38 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 9% 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 Gulf County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Gulf County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Florida statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for FL
- 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 FL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Gulf County, Florida?
Gulf County recorded 33 total traffic fatalities across 26 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Gulf County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Gulf County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Florida may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Gulf County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Gulf 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 Gulf County?
Gulf County has a fatality rate of 38.2 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Gulf County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Gulf County ranks #213 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #10 of 65 rated counties in FL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Gulf County compare to the rest of Florida?
Gulf County's per-capita rate of 38.2 per 100,000 residents is above the Florida county average of 24.1. Visit the Florida state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Gulf 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.