COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Klamath County: higher-rate fatality band
Klamath County (OR) is in the higher per-capita third: 34.3/100k (#284 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 152
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 24
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 34.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Klamath County ranks #284 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (34.3/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Klamath County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Klamath County sits in the higher-rate third at 34.3 per 100k (#284 of 2,328), #5 of 28 in OR.
- #284 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #445 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #5 of 28
- in OR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost KLAMATH-35 · Klamath 34.3/100k · #284 of 2,328
Klamath County · 34.3/100k · increasing
- RANK 34.3/100k
- BOOK #284 of 2,328
- TREND 152 book
- CAUSE Increasing
- PHOTO 139 crash
- VS-ST +67.3% vs OR
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How does Klamath County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Klamath County is 67% 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 Oregon, Klamath County ranks 5 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 20.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Klamath County's rate and the state average is 13.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Columbia County, at 35.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.0). 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), 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 (15.9).
Klamath County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
34 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 12% 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 Klamath County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Klamath 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 KLetter index including OR counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Klamath County, Oregon?
Klamath County recorded 152 total traffic fatalities across 139 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 24 fatalities. The county averages approximately 16.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Klamath County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (139 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Klamath County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oregon may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Klamath County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Klamath 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 Klamath County?
Klamath County has a fatality rate of 34.3 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 Klamath County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Klamath County ranks #284 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #5 of 28 rated counties in OR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Klamath County compare to the rest of Oregon?
Klamath County's per-capita rate of 34.3 per 100,000 residents is above 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 Klamath 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.