COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Union County: higher-rate fatality band
Union County (LA) is in the higher per-capita third: 33.9/100k (#293 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 33
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 33.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Union County ranks #293 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (33.9/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Union County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Union County sits in the higher-rate third at 33.9 per 100k (#293 of 2,328), #9 of 55 in LA.
- #293 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,912 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #9 of 55
- in LA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost UNION-111 · Union 33.9/100k · #293 of 2,328
Union County · 33.9/100k · increasing
- VOL 33.9/100k
- AVG #293 of 2,328
- YOY 33 book
- RATE Increasing
- RANK 31 crash
- BOOK +48.6% vs LA
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How does Union County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Union County is 49% 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 Louisiana, Union County ranks 9 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 22.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Union County's rate and the state average is 11.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is St. Martin County, at 33.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.6). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: St. Helena County (55.7), Grant County (54.8), Pointe Coupee County (50.0), St. John The Baptist County (40.4), De Soto County (36.9), Sabine County (36.5), Franklin County (36.3), Evangeline County (34.6), St. Martin County (33.3), Jefferson Davis County (31.7), East Feliciana County (31.2), Richland County (30.4), Avoyelles County (28.6), Concordia County (28.3).
Union County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
34 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 13% 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 Union County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Union County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Louisiana statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for LA
- 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 ULetter index including LA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Union County, Louisiana?
Union County recorded 33 total traffic fatalities across 31 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Union County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Union County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Louisiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Union County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Union 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 Union County?
Union County has a fatality rate of 33.9 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 Union County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Union County ranks #293 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #9 of 55 rated counties in LA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Union County compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Union County's per-capita rate of 33.9 per 100,000 residents is above the Louisiana county average of 22.8. Visit the Louisiana state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Union 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.