COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Lafourche County, Louisiana
Road fatality data for Lafourche County (LA). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 181
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 19
- Latest Year Deaths
- 20.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Increasing
- Trend
The verdict
According to NHTSA FARS, Lafourche County ranks #834 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #29 of 55 rated counties in LA. Lafourche County's fatality rate of 20.0 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #834 of 2,328
- national by fatality rate
- #29 of 55
- in LA by rate
- 36%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- Increasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Lafourche County, Louisiana recorded 181 total road fatalities across 155 reported crashes during the 2016-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 19 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 20.1 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 20.0 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.
Despite a comparatively active crash history (155 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Lafourche County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Louisiana state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Lafourche County is increasing, which means annual fatalities have risen across the reporting period and may warrant closer attention from local transportation and enforcement agencies. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Lafourche County's 181-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
181
Latest Year
19
Avg Annual
20.1
Rate per 100K
20.0
Trend
↑ Increasing
How does Lafourche County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Lafourche County is About the same as 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, Lafourche County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 22.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Lafourche County's rate and the state average is 2.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Avoyelles County, at 28.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 8.6). 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), Jefferson Davis County (31.7), East Feliciana County (31.2), Richland County (30.4), Avoyelles County (28.6).
Lafourche County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
20 36th percentile a lower per-capita rate than 36% of 2,328 rated counties
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-08-09
Lafourche County's rate vs. the Louisiana state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Lafourche County, Louisiana?
Lafourche County recorded 181 total traffic fatalities across 155 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 19 fatalities. The county averages approximately 20.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Lafourche County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (155 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Lafourche County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Louisiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Lafourche County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Lafourche 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 Lafourche County?
Lafourche County has a fatality rate of 20.0 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 Lafourche County rank for road fatality rate?
According to NHTSA FARS, Lafourche County ranks #834 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #29 of 55 rated counties in LA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Lafourche County compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Lafourche County's per-capita rate of 20.0 per 100,000 residents is below 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 Lafourche 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.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Every figure on PlainRoadSafety is computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no number is typed in by an editor. County figures are computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.