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
- 10.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Increasing
- Trend
The verdict
Yamhill County's fatality rate of 10.7 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- 72%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 16.1/100k
- Oregon county average
- Increasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Yamhill County, Oregon recorded 104 total road fatalities across 86 reported crashes during the 2016-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 14 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 11.6 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 10.7 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.
Despite a comparatively active crash history (86 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Yamhill County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Oregon state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Yamhill County is increasing, which means annual fatalities have risen across the reporting period and may warrant closer attention from local transportation and enforcement agencies. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Yamhill County's 104-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
104
Latest Year
14
Avg Annual
11.6
Rate per 100K
10.7
Trend
↑ Increasing
How does Yamhill County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Yamhill County is 34% safer than the comparison
Average annual 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.
Among the 15 rated counties in Oregon, Yamhill County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 16.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Yamhill County's rate and the state average is 5.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Umatilla County, at 14.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.5). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Wasco County (31.1), Baker County (30.2), Tillamook County (29.9), Jefferson County (27.1), Clatsop County (26.5), Malheur County (25.3), Klamath County (24.1), Douglas County (22.6), Lincoln County (20.5), Josephine County (19.7), Morrow County (17.9), Coos County (16.2), Linn County (16.1), Umatilla County (14.2).
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
11 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 72% of 2,392 rated counties
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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03
Yamhill County's rate vs. the Oregon state average
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 10.7 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.
How does Yamhill County compare to the rest of Oregon?
Yamhill County's per-capita rate of 10.7 per 100,000 residents is below the Oregon county average of 16.1. 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.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
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