COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Jasper County, Missouri
Road fatality data for Jasper County (MO). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 135
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 15
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 12.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Jasper County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 15 deaths in the latest year.
Jasper County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Jasper County ranks #1,546 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #65 of 84 rated counties in MO. Jasper County's fatality rate of 12.0 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #1,546 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #515 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #65 of 84
- in MO by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost JASPER-97 · Jasper 12.0/100k · #1,546 of 2,328
Jasper County · 12.0/100k · increasing
- CAUSE 12.0/100k
- PHOTO #1,546 of 2,328
- VS-ST 135 book
- CRASH Increasing
- FARS 126 crash
- NHTSA -44.9% vs MO
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How does Jasper County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Jasper County is 45% 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 Missouri, Jasper County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 21.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Jasper County's rate and the state average is 9.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Lafayette County, at 30.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 18.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Ripley County (74.0), Pemiscot County (54.7), Morgan County (54.6), Barry County (53.9), Lawrence County (51.5), Douglas County (49.1), Ralls County (47.7), Bates County (43.1), New Madrid County (38.9), Bollinger County (37.9), Saline County (34.7), Stone County (33.7), Wright County (30.9), Lafayette County (30.1).
Jasper County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
12 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 66% 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 Jasper County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Jasper County vs other counties by rate Per-100k fatality comparison
- Missouri statewide fatality data All counties in this state
- Deadliest states for driving Context for MO
- State fatality changes Year-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. counties Alphabetical county index
- All state profiles 51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparison Route-level lookup tool
- National statistics download FARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality data Methodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road risk Rate denominator explained
- Counties starting with J Letter index including MO counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Jasper County, Missouri?
Jasper County recorded 135 total traffic fatalities across 126 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 15 fatalities. The county averages approximately 15.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Jasper County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (126 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Jasper County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Missouri may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Jasper County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Jasper 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 Jasper County?
Jasper County has a fatality rate of 12.0 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Jasper County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Jasper County ranks #1,546 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #65 of 84 rated counties in MO, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Jasper County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Jasper County's per-capita rate of 12.0 per 100,000 residents is below the Missouri county average of 21.8. Visit the Missouri state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Jasper 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.