COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Richland County, Louisiana
Road fatality data for Richland County (LA). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 57
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 30.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Richland County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 6 deaths in the latest year.
Richland County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Richland County ranks #375 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #13 of 55 rated counties in LA. Richland County's fatality rate of 30.4 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #375 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,243 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #13 of 55
- in LA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost RICHLAND-83 · Richland 30.4/100k · #375 of 2,328
Richland County · 30.4/100k · increasing
- POST 30.4/100k
- BAND #375 of 2,328
- VOL 57 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 48 crash
- RATE +33.3% vs LA
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 → · Louisiana state profile →
How does Richland County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Richland County is 33% 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 Louisiana, Richland County ranks 13 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 22.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Richland County's rate and the state average is 7.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is East Feliciana County, at 31.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: St. Helena County (55.7), Grant County (54.8), Pointe Coupee County (50.0), St. John The Baptist County (40.4), De Soto County (36.9), Sabine County (36.5), Franklin County (36.3), Evangeline County (34.6), Union County (33.9), St. Martin County (33.3), Jefferson Davis County (31.7), East Feliciana County (31.2), Avoyelles County (28.6), Concordia County (28.3).
Richland County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
30 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 16% 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 Richland County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Richland County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Louisiana statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for LA
- 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 RLetter index including LA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Richland County, Louisiana?
Richland County recorded 57 total traffic fatalities across 48 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Richland County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Richland County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Louisiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Richland County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Richland 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 Richland County?
Richland County has a fatality rate of 30.4 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 Richland County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Richland County ranks #375 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #13 of 55 rated counties in LA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Richland County compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Richland County's per-capita rate of 30.4 per 100,000 residents is above the Louisiana county average of 22.8. Visit the Louisiana state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Richland 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.