COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Jefferson Davis County: higher-rate fatality band
Jefferson Davis County (LA) is in the higher per-capita third: 31.7/100k (#341 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 79
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 10
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 31.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Jefferson Davis County ranks #341 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (31.7/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Jefferson Davis County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Jefferson Davis County sits in the higher-rate third at 31.7 per 100k (#341 of 2,328), #11 of 55 in LA.
- #341 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #916 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #11 of 55
- in LA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost JEFFERSON-DA · Jefferson Davis 31.7/100k · #341 of 2,328
Jefferson Davis County · 31.7/100k · increasing
- PHOTO 31.7/100k
- VS-ST #341 of 2,328
- CRASH 79 book
- FARS Increasing
- NHTSA 73 crash
- MILE +39.0% vs LA
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How does Jefferson Davis County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Jefferson Davis County is 39% 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, Jefferson Davis County ranks 11 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 Jefferson Davis County's rate and the state average is 8.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is East Feliciana County, at 31.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.5). 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), East Feliciana County (31.2), Richland County (30.4), Avoyelles County (28.6), Concordia County (28.3).
Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Jefferson Davis County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Louisiana statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for LA
- 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 JLetter index including LA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana?
Jefferson Davis County recorded 79 total traffic fatalities across 73 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 10 fatalities. The county averages approximately 8.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Jefferson Davis County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (73 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Jefferson Davis County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Louisiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Jefferson Davis County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis County?
Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Jefferson Davis County ranks #341 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #11 of 55 rated counties in LA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Jefferson Davis County compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Jefferson Davis County's per-capita rate of 31.7 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 Jefferson Davis 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.