COUNTY FATALITY DATA
McLennan County: larger FARS fatality book
McLennan County (TX) holds a larger FARS book (290, #204 of 3,137) with 34 latest-year deaths.
- 290
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 34
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 12.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
McLennan County ranks #204 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (290 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
McLennan County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, McLennan County carries a top-third fatality book (290 across 2016-2023, #204 of 3,137) at 12.7/100k.
- #1,486 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #204 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #123 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost MCLENNAN-309 · McLennan 12.7/100k · #1,486 of 2,328
McLennan County · 12.7/100k · increasing
- POST 12.7/100k
- BAND #1,486 of 2,328
- VOL 290 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY near Palm Beach
- RATE -53.4% vs TX
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Texas state profile →
McLennan County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Palm Beach
Palm Beach County
13 per 100k
- Pierce
Pierce County
13 per 100k
- McLennan
McLennan County
13 per 100k
- Chatham
Chatham County
13 per 100k
- Leon
Leon County
13 per 100k
What this shows McLennan County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does McLennan County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
McLennan County is 53% 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 Texas, McLennan County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 27.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between McLennan County's rate and the state average is 14.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 43.2). 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).
McLennan County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
13 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 64% 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
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for McLennan County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (12.7 here), outside Texas.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (290 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to McLennan County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- McLennan 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 MLetter index including TX counties
- PALM BEACH County, FL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- PIERCE County, WA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- CHATHAM County, GA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- LEON County, FL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in McLennan County, Texas?
McLennan County recorded 290 total traffic fatalities across 269 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 34 fatalities. The county averages approximately 32.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in McLennan County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (269 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for McLennan County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in McLennan County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in McLennan 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 McLennan County?
McLennan County has a fatality rate of 12.7 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does McLennan County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, McLennan County ranks #1,486 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #123 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does McLennan County compare to the rest of Texas?
McLennan County's per-capita rate of 12.7 per 100,000 residents is below 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 McLennan 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.