COUNTY FATALITY DATA
West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
Road fatality data for West Baton Rouge County (LA). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 81
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 8
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 28.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
West Baton Rouge County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 8 deaths in the latest year.
West Baton Rouge County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, West Baton Rouge County ranks #453 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #16 of 55 rated counties in LA. West Baton Rouge County's fatality rate of 28.3 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #453 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #899 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #16 of 55
- in LA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost WEST-BATON-R · West Baton Rouge 28.3/100k · #453 of 2,328
West Baton Rouge County · 28.3/100k · increasing
- BAND 28.3/100k
- VOL #453 of 2,328
- AVG 81 book
- YOY Increasing
- RATE 75 crash
- RANK +24.1% vs LA
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Louisiana state profile →
How does West Baton Rouge County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
West Baton Rouge County is 24% 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, West Baton Rouge County ranks 15 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 West Baton Rouge County's rate and the state average is 5.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Avoyelles County, at 28.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.3). 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), Union County (33.9), St. Martin County (33.3), Jefferson Davis County (31.7), East Feliciana County (31.2), Richland County (30.4), Avoyelles County (28.6).
West Baton Rouge County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
28 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 19% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to West Baton Rouge County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- West Baton Rouge 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 WLetter index including LA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana?
West Baton Rouge County recorded 81 total traffic fatalities across 75 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 8 fatalities. The county averages approximately 9.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in West Baton Rouge County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (75 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for West Baton Rouge County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Louisiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in West Baton Rouge County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge County?
West Baton Rouge County has a fatality rate of 28.3 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 West Baton Rouge County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, West Baton Rouge County ranks #453 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #16 of 55 rated counties in LA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does West Baton Rouge County compare to the rest of Louisiana?
West Baton Rouge County's per-capita rate of 28.3 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 West Baton Rouge 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.