COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Orange County: larger FARS fatality book
Orange County (TX) holds a larger FARS book (178, #367 of 3,137) with 18 latest-year deaths.
- 178
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 18
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 21.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Near average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Orange County ranks #367 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (178 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Orange County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Orange County carries a top-third fatality book (178 across 2016-2023, #367 of 3,137) at 21.0/100k.
- #776 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #367 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #88 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost ORANGE-361 · Orange 21.0/100k · #776 of 2,328
Orange County · 21.0/100k · increasing
- CRASH 21.0/100k
- FARS #776 of 2,328
- NHTSA 178 book
- MILE Increasing
- POST 161 crash
- BAND -23.0% vs TX
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How does Orange County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Orange County is 23% 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, Orange 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 Orange County's rate and the state average is 6.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 34.9). 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).
Orange County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
21 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 33% 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 Orange County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Orange 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 OLetter index including TX counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Orange County, Texas?
Orange County recorded 178 total traffic fatalities across 161 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 18 fatalities. The county averages approximately 19.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Orange County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (161 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Orange County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Orange County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Orange 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 Orange County?
Orange County has a fatality rate of 21.0 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 Orange County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Orange County ranks #776 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #88 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Orange County compare to the rest of Texas?
Orange County's per-capita rate of 21.0 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 Orange 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.