COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Tillamook County: higher-rate fatality band
Tillamook County (OR) is in the higher per-capita third: 40.1/100k (#182 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 74
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 11
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 40.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Tillamook County ranks #182 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (40.1/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Tillamook County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Tillamook County sits in the higher-rate third at 40.1 per 100k (#182 of 2,328), #3 of 28 in OR.
- #182 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #985 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #3 of 28
- in OR by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost TILLAMOOK-57 · Tillamook 40.1/100k · #182 of 2,328
Tillamook County · 40.1/100k · stable
- RANK 40.1/100k
- BOOK #182 of 2,328
- TREND 74 book
- CAUSE Stable
- PHOTO 64 crash
- VS-ST +95.5% vs OR
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How does Tillamook County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Tillamook County is 96% 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 Oregon, Tillamook County ranks 3 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 20.5 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 Tillamook County's rate and the state average is 19.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Baker County, at 41.4 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Malheur County (43.7), Baker County (41.4), Columbia County (35.3), Klamath County (34.3), Wasco County (30.4), Douglas County (30.2), Coos County (29.6), Linn County (26.6), Curry County (25.8), Clatsop County (21.9), Umatilla County (21.2), Jefferson County (19.6), Morrow County (16.3), Josephine County (15.9).
Tillamook County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
40 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 8% 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 Tillamook County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Tillamook County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Oregon statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for OR
- 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 OR counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Tillamook County, Oregon?
Tillamook County recorded 74 total traffic fatalities across 64 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 11 fatalities. The county averages approximately 8.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Tillamook County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (64 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Tillamook County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oregon may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Tillamook County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Tillamook County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Tillamook County?
Tillamook County has a fatality rate of 40.1 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 Tillamook County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Tillamook County ranks #182 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #3 of 28 rated counties in OR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Tillamook County compare to the rest of Oregon?
Tillamook County's per-capita rate of 40.1 per 100,000 residents is above the Oregon county average of 20.5. Visit the Oregon state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Tillamook 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.