COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Trinity County: lower-rate fatality band
Trinity County (TX) is in the lower per-capita third: 7.0/100k (#2,044 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 32
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 1
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 7.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Lower per-capita fatality band
Trinity County ranks #2,044 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (7.0/100k) - bottom-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Trinity County in the lower-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Trinity County sits in the lower-rate third at 7.0 per 100k (#2,044 of 2,328), #152 of 160 in TX.
- #2,044 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,942 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #152 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost TRINITY-455 · Trinity 7.0/100k · #2,044 of 2,328
Trinity County · 7.0/100k · increasing
- CAUSE 7.0/100k
- PHOTO #2,044 of 2,328
- VS-ST 32 book
- CRASH Increasing
- FARS 29 crash
- NHTSA -74.3% vs TX
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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 74% safer 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 Texas, Trinity County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 27.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Trinity County's rate and the state average is 20.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 48.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Leon County (96.7), Wilbarger County (79.9), Ward County (73.0), Eastland County (72.1), Milam County (69.4), Karnes County (66.6), Dawson County (66.6), Comanche County (64.1), Falls County (63.6), Freestone County (63.6), Panola County (61.3), Blanco County (61.3), Live Oak County (60.4), Nolan County (55.9).
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
7 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 88% 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
- Texas statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for TX
- 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 TX counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Trinity County, Texas?
Trinity County recorded 32 total traffic fatalities across 29 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 1 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Trinity County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Trinity County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas 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 7.0 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most 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 #2,044 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #152 of 160 rated counties in TX, 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 Texas?
Trinity County's per-capita rate of 7.0 per 100,000 residents is below the Texas county average of 27.3. Visit the Texas 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.