COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Midland County: larger FARS fatality book
Midland County (TX) holds a larger FARS book (338, #165 of 3,137) with 44 latest-year deaths.
- 338
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 44
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 24.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Midland County ranks #165 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (338 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Midland County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Midland County carries a top-third fatality book (338 across 2016-2023, #165 of 3,137) at 24.8/100k.
- #589 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #165 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #77 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost MIDLAND-329 · Midland 24.8/100k · #589 of 2,328
Midland County · 24.8/100k · increasing
- VS-ST 24.8/100k
- CRASH #589 of 2,328
- FARS 338 book
- NHTSA Increasing
- MILE 308 crash
- POST -9.1% vs TX
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How does Midland County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Midland County is About the same as 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, Midland County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 27.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Midland County's rate and the state average is 2.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 31.1). 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).
Midland County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
25 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 25% 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 Midland County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Midland 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Midland County, Texas?
Midland County recorded 338 total traffic fatalities across 308 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 44 fatalities. The county averages approximately 37.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Midland County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (308 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Midland County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Midland County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Midland 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 Midland County?
Midland County has a fatality rate of 24.8 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 Midland County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Midland County ranks #589 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #77 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Midland County compare to the rest of Texas?
Midland County's per-capita rate of 24.8 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 Midland 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.