COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Yamhill County, Oregon
Road fatality data for Yamhill County (OR). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 104
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 14
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 12.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Yamhill County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 14 deaths in the latest year.
Yamhill County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Yamhill County ranks #1,466 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #20 of 28 rated counties in OR. Yamhill County's fatality rate of 12.9 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #1,466 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #683 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #20 of 28
- in OR by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost YAMHILL-71 · Yamhill 12.9/100k · #1,466 of 2,328
Yamhill County · 12.9/100k · increasing
- POST 12.9/100k
- BAND #1,466 of 2,328
- VOL 104 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 86 crash
- RATE -37.1% vs OR
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How does Yamhill County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Yamhill County is 37% 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 Oregon, Yamhill County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 20.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Yamhill County's rate and the state average is 7.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Morrow County, at 16.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.4). 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), Wasco County (30.4), 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).
Yamhill County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
13 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 62% 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 Yamhill County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Yamhill 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 YLetter index including OR counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Yamhill County, Oregon?
Yamhill County recorded 104 total traffic fatalities across 86 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 14 fatalities. The county averages approximately 11.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Yamhill County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (86 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Yamhill County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Oregon may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Yamhill County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Yamhill 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 Yamhill County?
Yamhill County has a fatality rate of 12.9 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Yamhill County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Yamhill County ranks #1,466 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #20 of 28 rated counties in OR, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Yamhill County compare to the rest of Oregon?
Yamhill County's per-capita rate of 12.9 per 100,000 residents is below 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 Yamhill 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.