COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Tangipahoa County: larger FARS fatality book
Tangipahoa County (LA) holds a larger FARS book (253, #246 of 3,137) with 37 latest-year deaths.
- 253
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 37
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 26.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Tangipahoa County ranks #246 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (253 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Tangipahoa County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Tangipahoa County carries a top-third fatality book (253 across 2016-2023, #246 of 3,137) at 26.8/100k.
- #513 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #246 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #19 of 55
- in LA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost TANGIPAHOA-1 · Tangipahoa 26.8/100k · #513 of 2,328
Tangipahoa County · 26.8/100k · increasing
- CRASH 26.8/100k
- FARS #513 of 2,328
- NHTSA 253 book
- MILE Increasing
- POST 238 crash
- BAND +17.5% 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 Tangipahoa County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Tangipahoa County is About the same as 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, Tangipahoa County ranks 15 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 Tangipahoa County's rate and the state average is 4.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Avoyelles County, at 28.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.8). 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), Richland County (30.4), Avoyelles County (28.6).
Tangipahoa County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
27 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 22% 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 Tangipahoa County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Tangipahoa 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 TLetter index including LA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana?
Tangipahoa County recorded 253 total traffic fatalities across 238 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 37 fatalities. The county averages approximately 28.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Tangipahoa County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (238 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Tangipahoa County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Louisiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Tangipahoa County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa County?
Tangipahoa County has a fatality rate of 26.8 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 Tangipahoa County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Tangipahoa County ranks #513 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #19 of 55 rated counties in LA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Tangipahoa County compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Tangipahoa County's per-capita rate of 26.8 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 Tangipahoa 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.