COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Hutchinson County: higher-rate fatality band
Hutchinson County (TX) is in the higher per-capita third: 34.9/100k (#275 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 32
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 34.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Hutchinson County ranks #275 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (34.9/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Hutchinson County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Hutchinson County sits in the higher-rate third at 34.9 per 100k (#275 of 2,328), #43 of 160 in TX.
- #275 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,928 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #43 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost HUTCHINSON-2 · Hutchinson 34.9/100k · #275 of 2,328
Hutchinson County · 34.9/100k · stable
- RATE 34.9/100k
- RANK #275 of 2,328
- BOOK 32 book
- TREND Stable
- CAUSE 26 crash
- PHOTO +28.0% vs TX
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Texas state profile →
How does Hutchinson County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Hutchinson County is 28% 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 Texas, Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson County's rate and the state average is 7.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 21.0). 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).
Hutchinson County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
35 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 12% 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 Hutchinson County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson County, Texas?
Hutchinson County recorded 32 total traffic fatalities across 26 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Hutchinson County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Hutchinson County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Hutchinson County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Hutchinson County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Hutchinson County?
Hutchinson County has a fatality rate of 34.9 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 Hutchinson County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Hutchinson County ranks #275 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #43 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Hutchinson County compare to the rest of Texas?
Hutchinson County's per-capita rate of 34.9 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 Hutchinson 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.