COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Nolan County: higher-rate fatality band
Nolan County (TX) is in the higher per-capita third: 55.9/100k (#52 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 72
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 8
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 55.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Decreasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Nolan County ranks #52 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (55.9/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Nolan County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Nolan County sits in the higher-rate third at 55.9 per 100k (#52 of 2,328), #14 of 160 in TX.
- #52 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,011 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #14 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Decreasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost NOLAN-353 · Nolan 55.9/100k · #52 of 2,328
Nolan County · 55.9/100k · decreasing
- VS-ST 55.9/100k
- CRASH #52 of 2,328
- FARS 72 book
- NHTSA Decreasing
- MILE 60 crash
- POST +105.0% vs TX
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How does Nolan County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Nolan County is 2.0× 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, Nolan County ranks 14 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 Nolan County's rate and the state average is 28.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Pecos County, at 54.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.2). 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), Pecos County (54.7).
Nolan County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
56 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 2% 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 Nolan County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Nolan 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 NLetter index including TX counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Nolan County, Texas?
Nolan County recorded 72 total traffic fatalities across 60 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 8 fatalities. The county averages approximately 8.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Nolan County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (60 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Nolan County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Nolan County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Nolan County is decreasing. This suggests road safety improvements are having a positive effect in the county.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Nolan County?
Nolan County has a fatality rate of 55.9 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 Nolan County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Nolan County ranks #52 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #14 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Nolan County compare to the rest of Texas?
Nolan County's per-capita rate of 55.9 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 Nolan 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.