COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Houston County: larger FARS fatality book
Houston County (AL) holds a larger FARS book (138, #503 of 3,137) with 12 latest-year deaths.
- 138
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 12
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 11.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Stable
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Houston County ranks #503 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (138 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Houston County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Houston County carries a top-third fatality book (138 across 2016-2023, #503 of 3,137) at 11.1/100k.
- #1,649 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #503 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #56 of 61
- in AL by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost HOUSTON-69 · Houston 11.1/100k · #1,649 of 2,328
Houston County · 11.1/100k · stable
- BAND 11.1/100k
- VOL #1,649 of 2,328
- AVG 138 book
- YOY Stable
- RATE 131 crash
- RANK -57.7% vs AL
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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 58% 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 Alabama, Houston County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 26.3 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 15.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Crenshaw County, at 38.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 27.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Conecuh County (71.6), Winston County (55.1), Marengo County (53.5), Chambers County (52.8), Dallas County (49.8), Choctaw County (49.0), Coosa County (48.7), Cleburne County (44.8), Clarke County (44.8), Barbour County (44.7), Butler County (43.5), Cherokee County (39.0), Lawrence County (38.8), Crenshaw County (38.2).
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
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 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
- Alabama statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for AL
- 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 AL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Houston County, Alabama?
Houston County recorded 138 total traffic fatalities across 131 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 12 fatalities. The county averages approximately 15.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Houston County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (131 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Houston County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Alabama 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 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 Houston County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Houston County ranks #1,649 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #56 of 61 rated counties in AL, 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 Alabama?
Houston County's per-capita rate of 11.1 per 100,000 residents is below the Alabama county average of 26.3. Visit the Alabama 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.