COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Robertson County, Texas
Road fatality data for Robertson County (TX). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 56
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 17.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Robertson County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 3 deaths in the latest year.
Robertson County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Robertson County ranks #1,038 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #99 of 160 rated counties in TX. Limited data: Robertson 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. Robertson County's fatality rate of 17.4 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #1,038 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #1,261 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #99 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost ROBERTSON-39 · Robertson 17.4/100k · #1,038 of 2,328
Robertson County · 17.4/100k · increasing
- BAND 17.4/100k
- VOL #1,038 of 2,328
- AVG 56 book
- YOY Increasing
- RATE 48 crash
- RANK -36.2% 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 Robertson County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Robertson County is 36% 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.
Limited data: Robertson 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, Robertson 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 Robertson County's rate and the state average is 9.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 38.5). 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).
Robertson County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
17 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 44% 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 Robertson County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Robertson 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 Robertson County, Texas?
Robertson County recorded 56 total traffic fatalities across 48 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Robertson County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Robertson County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Robertson County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Robertson 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 Robertson County?
Robertson County has a fatality rate of 17.4 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 Robertson County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Robertson County ranks #1,038 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #99 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. Limited data: Robertson 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 Robertson County compare to the rest of Texas?
Robertson County's per-capita rate of 17.4 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 Robertson 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.