COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Tyler County: higher-rate fatality band
Tyler County (TX) is in the higher per-capita third: 24.5/100k (#605 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 57
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 24.5
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Tyler County ranks #605 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (24.5/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Tyler County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Tyler County sits in the higher-rate third at 24.5 per 100k (#605 of 2,328), #78 of 160 in TX.
- #605 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,245 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #78 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost TYLER-457 · Tyler 24.5/100k · #605 of 2,328
Tyler County · 24.5/100k · stable
- NHTSA 24.5/100k
- MILE #605 of 2,328
- POST 57 book
- BAND Stable
- VOL 43 crash
- AVG -10.2% vs TX
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How does Tyler County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Tyler 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 Texas, Tyler 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 more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Tyler County's rate and the state average is 2.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 31.4). 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).
Tyler County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
25 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 26% 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 Tyler County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Tyler 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 Tyler County, Texas?
Tyler County recorded 57 total traffic fatalities across 43 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Tyler County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Tyler County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Tyler County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Tyler County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Tyler County?
Tyler County has a fatality rate of 24.5 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 Tyler County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Tyler County ranks #605 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #78 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Tyler County compare to the rest of Texas?
Tyler County's per-capita rate of 24.5 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 Tyler 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.