COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Ottawa County: higher-rate fatality band
Ottawa County (OK) is in the higher per-capita third: 42.9/100k (#151 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 94
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 13
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 42.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Ottawa County ranks #151 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (42.9/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Ottawa County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Ottawa County sits in the higher-rate third at 42.9 per 100k (#151 of 2,328), #5 of 56 in OK.
- #151 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #768 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #5 of 56
- in OK by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost OTTAWA-115 · Ottawa 42.9/100k · #151 of 2,328
Ottawa County · 42.9/100k · increasing
- BOOK 42.9/100k
- TREND #151 of 2,328
- CAUSE 94 book
- PHOTO Increasing
- VS-ST 83 crash
- CRASH +70.5% vs OK
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How does Ottawa County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Ottawa County is 70% 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 Oklahoma, Ottawa County ranks 5 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 25.2 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 Ottawa County's rate and the state average is 17.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Lincoln County, at 40.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Love County (106.8), Choctaw County (70.0), Beckham County (54.4), McCurtain County (52.2), Lincoln County (40.5), Texas County (39.3), Pawnee County (37.8), Osage County (34.7), Atoka County (34.4), Kingfisher County (32.3), Payne County (31.2), Caddo County (30.5), Seminole County (29.7), Johnston County (29.4).
Ottawa County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
43 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 6% 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 Ottawa County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Ottawa County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Oklahoma statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for OK
- 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 OK counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Ottawa County, Oklahoma?
Ottawa County recorded 94 total traffic fatalities across 83 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 13 fatalities. The county averages approximately 10.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Ottawa County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (83 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Ottawa County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oklahoma may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Ottawa County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Ottawa 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 Ottawa County?
Ottawa County has a fatality rate of 42.9 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 Ottawa County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Ottawa County ranks #151 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #5 of 56 rated counties in OK, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Ottawa County compare to the rest of Oklahoma?
Ottawa County's per-capita rate of 42.9 per 100,000 residents is above the Oklahoma county average of 25.2. Visit the Oklahoma state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Ottawa 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.