COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Moore County, Texas
Road fatality data for Moore County (TX). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 42
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 23.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Moore County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 5 deaths in the latest year.
Moore County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Moore County ranks #648 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #81 of 160 rated counties in TX. Moore County's fatality rate of 23.6 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #648 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,611 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #81 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost MOORE-341 · Moore 23.6/100k · #648 of 2,328
Moore County · 23.6/100k · increasing
- TREND 23.6/100k
- CAUSE #648 of 2,328
- PHOTO 42 book
- VS-ST Increasing
- CRASH 33 crash
- FARS -13.5% vs TX
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How does Moore County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Moore 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, Moore 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 Moore County's rate and the state average is 3.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 32.3). 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).
Moore County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
24 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 28% 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 Moore County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Moore 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 Moore County, Texas?
Moore County recorded 42 total traffic fatalities across 33 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Moore County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Moore County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Moore County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Moore 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 Moore County?
Moore County has a fatality rate of 23.6 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 Moore County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Moore County ranks #648 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #81 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Moore County compare to the rest of Texas?
Moore County's per-capita rate of 23.6 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 Moore 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.