COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Livingston County, Missouri
Road fatality data for Livingston County (MO). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 16
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 1
- Latest Year Deaths
- 6.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
According to NHTSA FARS, Livingston County ranks #2,057 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #77 of 84 rated counties in MO. Livingston County's fatality rate of 6.9 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #2,057 of 2,328
- national by fatality rate
- #77 of 84
- in MO by rate
- 88%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Livingston County, Missouri recorded 16 total road fatalities across 14 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 1 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 1.8 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 6.9 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.
With a small recorded crash count (14), FARS does not publish an individual cause-code breakdown for Livingston County, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Missouri 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 Livingston County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Livingston County's 16-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
16
Latest Year
1
Avg Annual
1.8
Rate per 100K
6.9
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Livingston County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Livingston County is 68% safer 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, Livingston County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 21.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Livingston County's rate and the state average is 14.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Lafayette County, at 30.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 23.2). 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), Lawrence County (51.5), 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).
Livingston County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
7 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 88% of 2,328 rated counties
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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-08-09
Livingston County's rate vs. the Missouri state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Livingston County, Missouri?
Livingston County recorded 16 total traffic fatalities across 14 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 1 fatalities. The county averages approximately 1.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Livingston County?
With a small recorded crash count (14), FARS does not publish an individual cause-code breakdown for Livingston County. Statewide data for Missouri may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Livingston County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Livingston County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Livingston County?
Livingston County has a fatality rate of 6.9 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.
Where does Livingston County rank for road fatality rate?
According to NHTSA FARS, Livingston County ranks #2,057 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #77 of 84 rated counties in MO, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Livingston County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Livingston County's per-capita rate of 6.9 per 100,000 residents is below 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 Livingston 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.