COUNTY FATALITY DATA
St. Helena County: higher-rate fatality band
St. Helena County (LA) is in the higher per-capita third: 55.7/100k (#55 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 50
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 55.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
St. Helena County ranks #55 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (55.7/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
St. Helena County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, St. Helena County sits in the higher-rate third at 55.7 per 100k (#55 of 2,328), #1 of 55 in LA.
- #55 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,416 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #1 of 55
- in LA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost ST-HELENA-91 · St. Helena 55.7/100k · #55 of 2,328
St. Helena County · 55.7/100k · increasing
- MILE 55.7/100k
- POST #55 of 2,328
- BAND 50 book
- VOL Increasing
- AVG 45 crash
- YOY +144.2% vs LA
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How does St. Helena County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
St. Helena County is 2.4× 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, St. Helena County ranks 1 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 22.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between St. Helena County's rate and the state average is 32.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Grant County, at 54.8 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: 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), Richland County (30.4), Avoyelles County (28.6), Concordia County (28.3).
St. Helena County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
56 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 2% 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 St. Helena County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- St. Helena 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 SLetter index including LA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in St. Helena County, Louisiana?
St. Helena County recorded 50 total traffic fatalities across 45 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in St. Helena County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for St. Helena County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Louisiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in St. Helena County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in St. Helena 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 St. Helena County?
St. Helena County has a fatality rate of 55.7 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does St. Helena County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, St. Helena County ranks #55 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 55 rated counties in LA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does St. Helena County compare to the rest of Louisiana?
St. Helena County's per-capita rate of 55.7 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 St. Helena 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.