COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Red River County, Texas
Road fatality data for Red River County (TX). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 44
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 25.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Red River County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 3 deaths in the latest year.
Red River County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Red River County ranks #560 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #74 of 160 rated counties in TX. Limited data: Red River County's per-capita rate rests on just 3 road deaths in the year measured, so a single death more or fewer would move it by a third or more and its rank is not a like-for-like comparison with counties that have more deaths. Red River County's fatality rate of 25.7 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #560 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,560 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #74 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost RED-RIVER-38 · Red River 25.7/100k · #560 of 2,328
Red River County · 25.7/100k · increasing
- RANK 25.7/100k
- BOOK #560 of 2,328
- TREND 44 book
- CAUSE Increasing
- PHOTO 38 crash
- VS-ST -5.8% vs TX
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Texas state profile →
How does Red River County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Red River County is About the same as 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.
Limited data: Red River County's per-capita rate rests on just 3 road deaths in the year measured, so a single death more or fewer would move it by a third or more and its rank is not a like-for-like comparison with counties that have more deaths.
Among the 15 rated counties in Texas, Red River County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 27.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Red River County's rate and the state average is 1.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 30.2). 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), Nolan County (55.9).
Red River County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
26 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 24% 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 Red River County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Red River County vs other counties by rate Per-100k fatality comparison
- Texas statewide fatality data All counties in this state
- Deadliest states for driving Context for TX
- State fatality changes Year-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. counties Alphabetical county index
- All state profiles 51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparison Route-level lookup tool
- National statistics download FARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality data Methodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road risk Rate denominator explained
- Counties starting with R Letter index including TX counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Red River County, Texas?
Red River County recorded 44 total traffic fatalities across 38 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Red River County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Red River County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Red River County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Red River 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 Red River County?
Red River County has a fatality rate of 25.7 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Red River County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Red River County ranks #560 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #74 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. Limited data: Red River County's per-capita rate rests on just 3 road deaths in the year measured, so a single death more or fewer would move it by a third or more and its rank is not a like-for-like comparison with counties that have more deaths. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Red River County compare to the rest of Texas?
Red River County's per-capita rate of 25.7 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 Red River 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.