COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Trinity County: higher-rate fatality band
Trinity County (CA) is in the higher per-capita third: 51.1/100k (#83 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 64
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 8
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 51.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Trinity County ranks #83 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (51.1/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Trinity County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Trinity County sits in the higher-rate third at 51.1 per 100k (#83 of 2,328), #1 of 54 in CA.
- #83 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,128 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #1 of 54
- in CA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost TRINITY-105 · Trinity 51.1/100k · #83 of 2,328
Trinity County · 51.1/100k · increasing
- BOOK 51.1/100k
- TREND #83 of 2,328
- CAUSE 64 book
- PHOTO Increasing
- VS-ST 62 crash
- CRASH +202.2% vs CA
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How does Trinity County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Trinity County is 3.0× 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 California, Trinity County ranks 1 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 16.9 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 Trinity County's rate and the state average is 34.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Glenn County, at 46.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 4.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Glenn County (46.2), Siskiyou County (42.0), Inyo County (37.8), Tuolumne County (35.1), Calaveras County (30.1), Lake County (28.0), Amador County (26.3), Kings County (24.9), Mendocino County (24.7), Lassen County (24.3), Sutter County (23.5), Yuba County (23.3), Colusa County (22.7), Tehama County (21.6).
Trinity County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
51 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 4% 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 Trinity County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Trinity County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- California statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for CA
- 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 CA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Trinity County, California?
Trinity County recorded 64 total traffic fatalities across 62 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 8 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Trinity County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (62 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Trinity County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for California may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Trinity County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Trinity 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 Trinity County?
Trinity County has a fatality rate of 51.1 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 Trinity County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Trinity County ranks #83 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 54 rated counties in CA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Trinity County compare to the rest of California?
Trinity County's per-capita rate of 51.1 per 100,000 residents is above the California county average of 16.9. Visit the California state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Trinity 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.