COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Houston County: lower-rate fatality band
Houston County (GA) is in the lower per-capita third: 7.6/100k (#1,991 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 128
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 13
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 7.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Lower per-capita fatality band
Houston County ranks #1,991 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (7.6/100k) - bottom-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Houston County in the lower-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Houston County sits in the lower-rate third at 7.6 per 100k (#1,991 of 2,328), #113 of 122 in GA.
- #1,991 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #550 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #113 of 122
- in GA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost HOUSTON-153 · Houston 7.6/100k · #1,991 of 2,328
Houston County · 7.6/100k · increasing
- MILE 7.6/100k
- POST #1,991 of 2,328
- BAND 128 book
- VOL Increasing
- AVG 117 crash
- YOY -63.1% vs GA
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How does Houston County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Houston County is 63% 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 Georgia, Houston County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 20.6 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Houston County's rate and the state average is 13.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Candler County, at 36.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 28.6). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: McIntosh County (78.3), Bleckley County (48.1), Towns County (46.0), Dooly County (45.5), Brantley County (43.5), Peach County (41.7), Heard County (41.5), Habersham County (41.0), Chattooga County (39.6), Cook County (39.5), Pike County (39.1), Decatur County (37.8), Murray County (36.6), Candler County (36.2).
Houston County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
8 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 85% 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 Houston County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Houston County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Georgia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for GA
- 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 HLetter index including GA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Houston County, Georgia?
Houston County recorded 128 total traffic fatalities across 117 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 13 fatalities. The county averages approximately 14.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Houston County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (117 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Houston County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Georgia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Houston County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Houston 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 Houston County?
Houston County has a fatality rate of 7.6 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 Houston County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Houston County ranks #1,991 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #113 of 122 rated counties in GA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Houston County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Houston County's per-capita rate of 7.6 per 100,000 residents is below the Georgia county average of 20.6. Visit the Georgia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Houston 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.