COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Potter County: larger FARS fatality book
Potter County (TX) holds a larger FARS book (205, #310 of 3,137) with 24 latest-year deaths.
- 205
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 24
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 20.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Near average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Potter County ranks #310 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (205 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Potter County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Potter County carries a top-third fatality book (205 across 2016-2023, #310 of 3,137) at 20.9/100k.
- #781 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #310 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #89 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost POTTER-375 · Potter 20.9/100k · #781 of 2,328
Potter County · 20.9/100k · increasing
- VS-ST 20.9/100k
- CRASH #781 of 2,328
- FARS 205 book
- NHTSA Increasing
- MILE 181 crash
- POST -23.4% vs TX
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How does Potter County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Potter 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, Potter 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 Potter County's rate and the state average is 6.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 35.0). 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).
Potter 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 Potter County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Potter 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 PLetter index including TX counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Potter County, Texas?
Potter County recorded 205 total traffic fatalities across 181 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 24 fatalities. The county averages approximately 22.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Potter County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (181 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Potter County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Potter County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Potter 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 Potter County?
Potter County has a fatality rate of 20.9 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 Potter County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Potter County ranks #781 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #89 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Potter County compare to the rest of Texas?
Potter County's per-capita rate of 20.9 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 Potter 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.