COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Houston County: higher-rate fatality band
Houston County (TX) is in the higher per-capita third: 31.7/100k (#340 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 66
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 31.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Houston County ranks #340 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (31.7/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Houston County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Houston County sits in the higher-rate third at 31.7 per 100k (#340 of 2,328), #51 of 160 in TX.
- #340 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,093 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #51 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost HOUSTON-225 · Houston 31.7/100k · #340 of 2,328
Houston County · 31.7/100k · stable
- RATE 31.7/100k
- RANK #340 of 2,328
- BOOK 66 book
- TREND Stable
- CAUSE 58 crash
- PHOTO +16.2% vs TX
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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 About the same as 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, Houston County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 27.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Houston County's rate and the state average is 4.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 24.2). 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).
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
32 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 15% 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
- 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 HLetter index including TX counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Houston County, Texas?
Houston County recorded 66 total traffic fatalities across 58 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Houston County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (58 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Houston County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Houston County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Houston County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Houston County?
Houston County has a fatality rate of 31.7 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 Houston County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Houston County ranks #340 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #51 of 160 rated counties in TX, 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 Texas?
Houston County's per-capita rate of 31.7 per 100,000 residents is above 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 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.