COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Josephine County: larger FARS fatality book
Josephine County (OR) holds a larger FARS book (156, #431 of 3,137) with 14 latest-year deaths.
- 156
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 14
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 15.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Josephine County ranks #431 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (156 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Josephine County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Josephine County carries a top-third fatality book (156 across 2016-2023, #431 of 3,137) at 15.9/100k.
- #1,179 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #431 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #15 of 28
- in OR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost JOSEPHINE-33 · Josephine 15.9/100k · #1,179 of 2,328
Josephine County · 15.9/100k · increasing
- VS-ST 15.9/100k
- CRASH #1,179 of 2,328
- FARS 156 book
- NHTSA Increasing
- MILE 143 crash
- POST -22.5% vs OR
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How does Josephine County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Josephine County is 22% 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 Oregon, Josephine County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 20.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Josephine County's rate and the state average is 4.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Morrow County, at 16.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Malheur County (43.7), Baker County (41.4), Tillamook County (40.1), Columbia County (35.3), Klamath County (34.3), Wasco County (30.4), Douglas County (30.2), Coos County (29.6), Linn County (26.6), Curry County (25.8), Clatsop County (21.9), Umatilla County (21.2), Jefferson County (19.6), Morrow County (16.3).
Josephine County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
16 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 51% 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 Josephine County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Josephine County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Oregon statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for OR
- 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 OR counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Josephine County, Oregon?
Josephine County recorded 156 total traffic fatalities across 143 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 14 fatalities. The county averages approximately 17.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Josephine County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (143 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Josephine County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oregon may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Josephine County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Josephine 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 Josephine County?
Josephine County has a fatality rate of 15.9 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 Josephine County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Josephine County ranks #1,179 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #15 of 28 rated counties in OR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Josephine County compare to the rest of Oregon?
Josephine County's per-capita rate of 15.9 per 100,000 residents is below the Oregon county average of 20.5. Visit the Oregon state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Josephine 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.