COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Torrance County: higher-rate fatality band
Torrance County (NM) is in the higher per-capita third: 102.3/100k (#3 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 81
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 16
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 102.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Torrance County ranks #3 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (102.3/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Torrance County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Torrance County sits in the higher-rate third at 102.3 per 100k (#3 of 2,328), #1 of 24 in NM.
- #3 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #897 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #1 of 24
- in NM by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost TORRANCE-57 · Torrance 102.3/100k · #3 of 2,328
Torrance County · 102.3/100k · increasing
- RANK 102.3/100k
- BOOK #3 of 2,328
- TREND 81 book
- CAUSE Increasing
- PHOTO 71 crash
- VS-ST +226.0% vs NM
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How does Torrance County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Torrance County is 3.3× 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 New Mexico, Torrance County ranks 1 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 31.4 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 Torrance County's rate and the state average is 70.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Socorro County, at 75.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 27.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Socorro County (75.2), Cibola County (56.0), Lincoln County (49.9), Sierra County (43.5), McKinley County (42.2), Colfax County (40.8), Luna County (39.5), Rio Arriba County (37.6), San Miguel County (33.7), Eddy County (29.9), Grant County (25.5), Lea County (25.0), Otero County (18.9), Valencia County (17.7).
Torrance County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
102 Higher than most in the bottom 1% 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 Torrance County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Torrance County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- New Mexico statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NM
- 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 NM counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Torrance County, New Mexico?
Torrance County recorded 81 total traffic fatalities across 71 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 16 fatalities. The county averages approximately 9.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Torrance County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (71 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Torrance County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for New Mexico may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Torrance County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Torrance 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 Torrance County?
Torrance County has a fatality rate of 102.3 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 Torrance County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Torrance County ranks #3 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 24 rated counties in NM, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Torrance County compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Torrance County's per-capita rate of 102.3 per 100,000 residents is above the New Mexico county average of 31.4. Visit the New Mexico state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Torrance 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.