COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Wilson County, Texas
Road fatality data for Wilson County (TX). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 61
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 11.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Wilson County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 6 deaths in the latest year.
Wilson County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Wilson County ranks #1,653 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #137 of 160 rated counties in TX. Wilson County's fatality rate of 11.1 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #1,653 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,168 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #137 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost WILSON-493 · Wilson 11.1/100k · #1,653 of 2,328
Wilson County · 11.1/100k · increasing
- VOL 11.1/100k
- AVG #1,653 of 2,328
- YOY 61 book
- RATE Increasing
- RANK 56 crash
- BOOK -59.3% vs TX
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How does Wilson County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Wilson County is 59% 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 Texas, Wilson 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 safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Wilson County's rate and the state average is 16.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 44.8). 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).
Wilson County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
11 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 71% 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 Wilson County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Wilson 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 WLetter index including TX counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Wilson County, Texas?
Wilson County recorded 61 total traffic fatalities across 56 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Wilson County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (56 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Wilson County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Wilson County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Wilson 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 Wilson County?
Wilson County has a fatality rate of 11.1 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 Wilson County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Wilson County ranks #1,653 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #137 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Wilson County compare to the rest of Texas?
Wilson County's per-capita rate of 11.1 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 Wilson 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.