COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Kaufman County: larger FARS fatality book
Kaufman County (TX) holds a larger FARS book (231, #267 of 3,137) with 23 latest-year deaths.
- 231
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 23
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 12.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Kaufman County ranks #267 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (231 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Kaufman County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Kaufman County carries a top-third fatality book (231 across 2016-2023, #267 of 3,137) at 12.4/100k.
- #1,519 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #267 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #126 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost KAUFMAN-257 · Kaufman 12.4/100k · #1,519 of 2,328
Kaufman County · 12.4/100k · increasing
- CAUSE 12.4/100k
- PHOTO #1,519 of 2,328
- VS-ST 231 book
- CRASH Increasing
- FARS 199 crash
- NHTSA -54.5% vs TX
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How does Kaufman County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Kaufman County is 55% 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 Texas, Kaufman County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 27.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Kaufman County's rate and the state average is 14.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 43.5). 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).
Kaufman 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 65% 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 Kaufman County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Kaufman 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 KLetter index including TX counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Kaufman County, Texas?
Kaufman County recorded 231 total traffic fatalities across 199 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 23 fatalities. The county averages approximately 25.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Kaufman County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (199 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Kaufman County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Kaufman County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Kaufman 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 Kaufman County?
Kaufman County has a fatality rate of 12.4 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 Kaufman County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Kaufman County ranks #1,519 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #126 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Kaufman County compare to the rest of Texas?
Kaufman County's per-capita rate of 12.4 per 100,000 residents is below 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 Kaufman 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.