COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Montgomery County, Texas
Road fatality data for Montgomery County (TX). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 484
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 64
- Latest Year Deaths
- 9.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Increasing
- Trend
The verdict
According to NHTSA FARS, Montgomery County ranks #1,870 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #148 of 160 rated counties in TX. Montgomery County's fatality rate of 9.0 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #1,870 of 2,328
- national by fatality rate
- #148 of 160
- in TX by rate
- 80%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- Increasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Montgomery County, Texas recorded 484 total road fatalities across 454 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 64 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 53.8 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 9.0 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.
Despite a comparatively active crash history (454 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Montgomery County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Texas 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 Montgomery County is increasing, which means annual fatalities have risen across the reporting period and may warrant closer attention from local transportation and enforcement agencies. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Montgomery County's 484-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
484
Latest Year
64
Avg Annual
53.8
Rate per 100K
9.0
Trend
↑ Increasing
How does Montgomery County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Montgomery County is 67% 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, Montgomery 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 safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Montgomery County's rate and the state average is 18.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 46.9). 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).
Montgomery County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
9 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 80% 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
Montgomery County's rate vs. the Texas state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Montgomery County, Texas?
Montgomery County recorded 484 total traffic fatalities across 454 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 64 fatalities. The county averages approximately 53.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Montgomery County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (454 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Montgomery County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Montgomery County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has a fatality rate of 9.0 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 Montgomery County rank for road fatality rate?
According to NHTSA FARS, Montgomery County ranks #1,870 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #148 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Montgomery County compare to the rest of Texas?
Montgomery County's per-capita rate of 9.0 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 Montgomery 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
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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.