COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Washington County, Oklahoma
Road fatality data for Washington County (OK). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 38
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 9.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Washington County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 5 deaths in the latest year.
Washington County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Washington County ranks #1,835 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #52 of 56 rated counties in OK. Washington County's fatality rate of 9.3 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #1,835 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,740 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #52 of 56
- in OK by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost WASHINGTON-1 · Washington 9.3/100k · #1,835 of 2,328
Washington County · 9.3/100k · increasing
- YOY 9.3/100k
- RATE #1,835 of 2,328
- RANK 38 book
- BOOK Increasing
- TREND 36 crash
- CAUSE -63.0% vs OK
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How does Washington County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Washington County is 63% 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 Oklahoma, Washington County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 25.2 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Washington County's rate and the state average is 15.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Seminole County, at 29.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 20.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Love County (106.8), Choctaw County (70.0), Beckham County (54.4), McCurtain County (52.2), Ottawa County (42.9), Lincoln County (40.5), Texas County (39.3), Pawnee County (37.8), Osage County (34.7), Atoka County (34.4), Kingfisher County (32.3), Payne County (31.2), Caddo County (30.5), Seminole County (29.7).
Washington County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
9 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 78% 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 Washington County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Washington County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Oklahoma statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for OK
- 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 OK counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Washington County, Oklahoma?
Washington County recorded 38 total traffic fatalities across 36 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Washington County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Washington County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oklahoma may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Washington County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Washington 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 Washington County?
Washington County has a fatality rate of 9.3 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 Washington County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Washington County ranks #1,835 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #52 of 56 rated counties in OK, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Washington County compare to the rest of Oklahoma?
Washington County's per-capita rate of 9.3 per 100,000 residents is below the Oklahoma county average of 25.2. Visit the Oklahoma state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Washington 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.