COUNTY FATALITY DATA
St. Martin County: higher-rate fatality band
St. Martin County (LA) is in the higher per-capita third: 33.3/100k (#303 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 106
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 17
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 33.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
St. Martin County ranks #303 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (33.3/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
St. Martin County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, St. Martin County sits in the higher-rate third at 33.3 per 100k (#303 of 2,328), #10 of 55 in LA.
- #303 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #668 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #10 of 55
- in LA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost ST-MARTIN-99 · St. Martin 33.3/100k · #303 of 2,328
St. Martin County · 33.3/100k · increasing
- RATE 33.3/100k
- RANK #303 of 2,328
- BOOK 106 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE 96 crash
- PHOTO +46.0% vs LA
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How does St. Martin County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
St. Martin County is 46% 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. Martin County ranks 10 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 St. Martin County's rate and the state average is 10.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Union County, at 33.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.6). 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), Jefferson Davis County (31.7), East Feliciana County (31.2), Richland County (30.4), Avoyelles County (28.6), Concordia County (28.3).
St. Martin County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
33 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 13% 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. Martin County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- St. Martin 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. Martin County, Louisiana?
St. Martin County recorded 106 total traffic fatalities across 96 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 17 fatalities. The county averages approximately 11.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in St. Martin County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (96 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for St. Martin County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Louisiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in St. Martin County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in St. Martin 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. Martin County?
St. Martin County has a fatality rate of 33.3 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 St. Martin County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, St. Martin County ranks #303 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #10 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. Martin County compare to the rest of Louisiana?
St. Martin County's per-capita rate of 33.3 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. Martin 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.