COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Plaquemines County, Louisiana
Road fatality data for Plaquemines County (LA). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 20
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 4
- Latest Year Deaths
- 9.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
Plaquemines County's fatality rate of 9.8 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- 77%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 20.7/100k
- Louisiana county average
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Plaquemines County, Louisiana recorded 20 total road fatalities across 20 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 4 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 2.2 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 9.8 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.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Plaquemines County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Louisiana 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 Plaquemines County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Plaquemines County's 20-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
20
Latest Year
4
Avg Annual
2.2
Rate per 100K
9.8
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Plaquemines County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Plaquemines County is 53% safer than the comparison
Average annual 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.
Among the 15 rated counties in Louisiana, Plaquemines County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 20.7 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Plaquemines County's rate and the state average is 10.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Franklin County, at 24.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 15.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: St. Helena County (52.0), Pointe Coupee County (38.0), East Feliciana County (35.9), Richland County (32.0), West Baton Rouge County (31.8), Winn County (30.3), De Soto County (29.5), Jefferson Davis County (27.9), Grant County (27.8), St. James County (27.1), Iberville County (27.0), Acadia County (25.1), Bienville County (25.1), Franklin County (24.9).
Plaquemines County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
10 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 77% of 2,392 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 · 2026-06-03
Plaquemines County's rate vs. the Louisiana state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Plaquemines County, Louisiana?
Plaquemines County recorded 20 total traffic fatalities across 20 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 4 fatalities. The county averages approximately 2.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Plaquemines County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Plaquemines County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Louisiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Plaquemines County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Plaquemines County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Plaquemines County?
Plaquemines County has a fatality rate of 9.8 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.
How does Plaquemines County compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Plaquemines County's per-capita rate of 9.8 per 100,000 residents is below the Louisiana county average of 20.7. Visit the Louisiana state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Plaquemines 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) 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.