COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Wise County, Texas
Road fatality data for Wise County (TX). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 144
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 22
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 28.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Wise County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 22 deaths in the latest year.
Wise County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Wise County ranks #458 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #63 of 160 rated counties in TX. Wise County's fatality rate of 28.2 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #458 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #479 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #63 of 160
- in TX by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost WISE-497 · Wise 28.2/100k · #458 of 2,328
Wise County · 28.2/100k · increasing
- VOL 28.2/100k
- AVG #458 of 2,328
- YOY 144 book
- RATE Increasing
- RANK 136 crash
- BOOK +3.4% vs TX
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How does Wise County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Wise County is About the same as 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, Wise County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 27.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Wise County's rate and the state average is 0.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Nolan County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 27.7). 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).
Wise 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
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 Wise County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Wise 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 Wise County, Texas?
Wise County recorded 144 total traffic fatalities across 136 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 22 fatalities. The county averages approximately 16.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Wise County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (136 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Wise County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Texas may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Wise County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Wise 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 Wise County?
Wise County has a fatality rate of 28.2 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 Wise County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Wise County ranks #458 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #63 of 160 rated counties in TX, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Wise County compare to the rest of Texas?
Wise County's per-capita rate of 28.2 per 100,000 residents is above 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 Wise 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.