COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Lawrence County: higher-rate fatality band
Lawrence County (MO) is in the higher per-capita third: 51.5/100k (#82 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 100
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 20
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 51.5
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Lawrence County ranks #82 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (51.5/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Lawrence County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Lawrence County sits in the higher-rate third at 51.5 per 100k (#82 of 2,328), #5 of 84 in MO.
- #82 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #713 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #5 of 84
- in MO by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost LAWRENCE-109 · Lawrence 51.5/100k · #82 of 2,328
Lawrence County · 51.5/100k · increasing
- BOOK 51.5/100k
- TREND #82 of 2,328
- CAUSE 100 book
- PHOTO Increasing
- VS-ST 87 crash
- CRASH +136.4% vs MO
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How does Lawrence County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Lawrence County is 2.4× 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 Missouri, Lawrence County ranks 5 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 21.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Lawrence County's rate and the state average is 29.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Barry County, at 53.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Ripley County (74.0), Pemiscot County (54.7), Morgan County (54.6), Barry County (53.9), Douglas County (49.1), Ralls County (47.7), Bates County (43.1), New Madrid County (38.9), Bollinger County (37.9), Saline County (34.7), Stone County (33.7), Wright County (30.9), Lafayette County (30.1), Dunklin County (29.6).
Lawrence County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
52 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 3% 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 Lawrence County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Lawrence County vs other counties by rate Per-100k fatality comparison
- Missouri statewide fatality data All counties in this state
- Deadliest states for driving Context for MO
- State fatality changes Year-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. counties Alphabetical county index
- All state profiles 51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparison Route-level lookup tool
- National statistics download FARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality data Methodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road risk Rate denominator explained
- Counties starting with L Letter index including MO counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Lawrence County, Missouri?
Lawrence County recorded 100 total traffic fatalities across 87 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 20 fatalities. The county averages approximately 11.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Lawrence County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (87 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Lawrence County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Missouri may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Lawrence County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?
Lawrence County has a fatality rate of 51.5 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Lawrence County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Lawrence County ranks #82 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #5 of 84 rated counties in MO, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Lawrence County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Lawrence County's per-capita rate of 51.5 per 100,000 residents is above the Missouri county average of 21.8. Visit the Missouri state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Lawrence 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.