COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Linn County: larger FARS fatality book
Linn County (OR) holds a larger FARS book (191, #338 of 3,137) with 35 latest-year deaths.
- 191
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 35
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 26.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Linn County ranks #338 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (191 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Linn County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Linn County carries a top-third fatality book (191 across 2016-2023, #338 of 3,137) at 26.6/100k.
- #517 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #338 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #9 of 28
- in OR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost LINN-43 · Linn 26.6/100k · #517 of 2,328
Linn County · 26.6/100k · increasing
- NHTSA 26.6/100k
- MILE #517 of 2,328
- POST 191 book
- BAND Increasing
- VOL 174 crash
- AVG +29.7% vs OR
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How does Linn County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Linn County is 30% 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, Linn County ranks 9 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 Linn County's rate and the state average is 6.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Curry County, at 25.8 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.8). 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), Klamath County (34.3), Wasco County (30.4), Douglas County (30.2), Coos County (29.6), Curry County (25.8), Clatsop County (21.9), Umatilla County (21.2), Jefferson County (19.6), Morrow County (16.3), Josephine County (15.9).
Linn County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
27 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 22% 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 Linn County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Linn 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 LLetter index including OR counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Linn County, Oregon?
Linn County recorded 191 total traffic fatalities across 174 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 35 fatalities. The county averages approximately 21.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Linn County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (174 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Linn County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oregon may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Linn County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Linn 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 Linn County?
Linn County has a fatality rate of 26.6 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 Linn County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Linn County ranks #517 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #9 of 28 rated counties in OR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Linn County compare to the rest of Oregon?
Linn County's per-capita rate of 26.6 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 Linn 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.