COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Llano County: higher-rate fatality band
Llano County (TX) is in the higher per-capita third: 48.1/100k (#102 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 51
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 11
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 48.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Llano County ranks #102 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (48.1/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Llano County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Llano County sits in the higher-rate third at 48.1 per 100k (#102 of 2,328), #20 of 160 in TX.
- #102 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,387 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #20 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost LLANO-299 · Llano 48.1/100k · #102 of 2,328
Llano County · 48.1/100k · increasing
- RANK 48.1/100k
- BOOK #102 of 2,328
- TREND 51 book
- CAUSE Increasing
- PHOTO 44 crash
- VS-ST +76.4% vs TX
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How does Llano County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Llano County is 76% 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 Texas, Llano County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 27.3 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 Llano County's rate and the state average is 20.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 7.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Leon County (96.7), Wilbarger County (79.9), Ward County (73.0), Eastland County (72.1), Milam County (69.4), Karnes County (66.6), Dawson County (66.6), Comanche County (64.1), Falls County (63.6), Freestone County (63.6), Panola County (61.3), Blanco County (61.3), Live Oak County (60.4), Nolan County (55.9).
Llano County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
48 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 4% 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 Llano County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Llano County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Texas statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for TX
- 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 TX counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Llano County, Texas?
Llano County recorded 51 total traffic fatalities across 44 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 11 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Llano County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Llano County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Llano County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Llano 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 Llano County?
Llano County has a fatality rate of 48.1 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 Llano County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Llano County ranks #102 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #20 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Llano County compare to the rest of Texas?
Llano County's per-capita rate of 48.1 per 100,000 residents is above the Texas county average of 27.3. Visit the Texas state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Llano 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.