COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Leon County, Florida
Road fatality data for Leon County (FL). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 295
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 38
- Latest Year Deaths
- 11.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Increasing
- Trend
The verdict
Leon County's fatality rate of 11.0 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- 70%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 20.3/100k
- Florida county average
- Increasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Leon County, Florida recorded 295 total road fatalities across 274 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 38 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 32.8 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 11.0 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Despite a comparatively active crash history (274 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Leon County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Florida 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 Leon 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 Leon County's 295-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
295
Latest Year
38
Avg Annual
32.8
Rate per 100K
11.0
Trend
↑ Increasing
How does Leon County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Leon County is 46% safer than the comparison
Average annual 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.
Among the 15 rated counties in Florida, Leon County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 20.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Leon County's rate and the state average is 9.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Okeechobee County, at 29.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 18.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Glades County (57.9), Hamilton County (46.0), Calhoun County (38.6), Hardee County (36.5), Putnam County (34.4), De Soto County (33.9), Suwannee County (33.8), Levy County (33.1), Madison County (31.3), Gadsden County (31.3), Holmes County (30.6), Hendry County (30.2), Jackson County (30.2), Okeechobee County (29.7).
Leon County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
11 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 70% of 2,392 rated counties
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03
Leon County's rate vs. the Florida state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Leon County, Florida?
Leon County recorded 295 total traffic fatalities across 274 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 38 fatalities. The county averages approximately 32.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Leon County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (274 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Leon County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Florida may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Leon County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Leon 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 Leon County?
Leon County has a fatality rate of 11.0 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
How does Leon County compare to the rest of Florida?
Leon County's per-capita rate of 11.0 per 100,000 residents is below the Florida county average of 20.3. Visit the Florida state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Leon 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) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
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