COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Jackson County, Louisiana
Road fatality data for Jackson County (LA). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 28
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 4
- Latest Year Deaths
- 27.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
According to NHTSA FARS, Jackson County ranks #501 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #17 of 55 rated counties in LA. Jackson County's fatality rate of 27.1 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #501 of 2,328
- national by fatality rate
- #17 of 55
- in LA by rate
- 21%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Jackson County, Louisiana recorded 28 total road fatalities across 26 reported crashes during the 2016-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 4 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 3.1 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 27.1 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.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Jackson County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Louisiana state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Jackson County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Jackson County's 28-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
28
Latest Year
4
Avg Annual
3.1
Rate per 100K
27.1
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Jackson County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Jackson County is 19% 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 Louisiana, Jackson County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 22.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Jackson County's rate and the state average is 4.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Avoyelles County, at 28.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.5). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: St. Helena County (55.7), Grant County (54.8), Pointe Coupee County (50.0), St. John The Baptist County (40.4), De Soto County (36.9), Sabine County (36.5), Franklin County (36.3), Evangeline County (34.6), Union County (33.9), St. Martin County (33.3), Jefferson Davis County (31.7), East Feliciana County (31.2), Richland County (30.4), Avoyelles County (28.6).
Jackson County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
27 21st percentile a lower per-capita rate than 21% of 2,328 rated counties
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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-08-09
Jackson County's rate vs. the Louisiana state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Jackson County, Louisiana?
Jackson County recorded 28 total traffic fatalities across 26 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 4 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Jackson County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Jackson County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Louisiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Jackson County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Jackson County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Jackson County?
Jackson County has a fatality rate of 27.1 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 Jackson County rank for road fatality rate?
According to NHTSA FARS, Jackson County ranks #501 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #17 of 55 rated counties in LA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Jackson County compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Jackson County's per-capita rate of 27.1 per 100,000 residents is above the Louisiana county average of 22.8. Visit the Louisiana state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Jackson 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.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Every figure on PlainRoadSafety is computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no number is typed in by an editor. County figures are computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.