COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Wasco County, Oregon
Road fatality data for Wasco County (OR). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 74
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 8
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 30.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Wasco County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 8 deaths in the latest year.
Wasco County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Wasco County ranks #376 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #6 of 28 rated counties in OR. Wasco County's fatality rate of 30.4 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #376 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #986 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #6 of 28
- in OR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost WASCO-65 · Wasco 30.4/100k · #376 of 2,328
Wasco County · 30.4/100k · increasing
- RANK 30.4/100k
- BOOK #376 of 2,328
- TREND 74 book
- CAUSE Increasing
- PHOTO 62 crash
- VS-ST +48.2% vs OR
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How does Wasco County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Wasco County is 48% 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 Oregon, Wasco County ranks 6 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 20.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Wasco County's rate and the state average is 9.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Douglas County, at 30.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Malheur County (43.7), Baker County (41.4), Tillamook County (40.1), Columbia County (35.3), Klamath County (34.3), Douglas County (30.2), Coos County (29.6), Linn County (26.6), Curry County (25.8), Clatsop County (21.9), Umatilla County (21.2), Jefferson County (19.6), Morrow County (16.3), Josephine County (15.9).
Wasco County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
30 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 16% 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 Wasco County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Wasco County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Oregon statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for OR
- 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 WLetter index including OR counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Wasco County, Oregon?
Wasco County recorded 74 total traffic fatalities across 62 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 8 fatalities. The county averages approximately 8.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Wasco County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (62 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Wasco County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oregon may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Wasco County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Wasco 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 Wasco County?
Wasco County has a fatality rate of 30.4 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 Wasco County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Wasco County ranks #376 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #6 of 28 rated counties in OR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Wasco County compare to the rest of Oregon?
Wasco County's per-capita rate of 30.4 per 100,000 residents is above the Oregon county average of 20.5. Visit the Oregon state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Wasco 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.