COUNTY FATALITY DATA
San Patricio County, Texas
Road fatality data for San Patricio County (TX). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 116
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 16
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 22.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
San Patricio County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 16 deaths in the latest year.
San Patricio County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, San Patricio County ranks #696 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #84 of 160 rated counties in TX. San Patricio County's fatality rate of 22.6 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #696 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #606 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #84 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost SAN-PATRICIO · San Patricio 22.6/100k · #696 of 2,328
San Patricio County · 22.6/100k · increasing
- VS-ST 22.6/100k
- CRASH #696 of 2,328
- FARS 116 book
- NHTSA Increasing
- MILE 96 crash
- POST -17.1% vs TX
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How does San Patricio County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
San Patricio County is 17% 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, San Patricio 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 San Patricio County's rate and the state average is 4.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 33.3). 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).
San Patricio County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
23 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 30% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to San Patricio County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- San Patricio 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 SLetter index including TX counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in San Patricio County, Texas?
San Patricio County recorded 116 total traffic fatalities across 96 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 16 fatalities. The county averages approximately 12.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in San Patricio County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (96 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for San Patricio County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in San Patricio County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in San Patricio 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 San Patricio County?
San Patricio County has a fatality rate of 22.6 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 San Patricio County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, San Patricio County ranks #696 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #84 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does San Patricio County compare to the rest of Texas?
San Patricio County's per-capita rate of 22.6 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 San Patricio 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.