Louisiana in 1995
Deaths 894Fatal crashes 779Per 100,000 —US deaths 41,817
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 1995.
In 1995, 894 people died in 779 fatal crashes in Louisiana.
The death toll rose 6% from 843 in 1994 to 894 in 1995.
Louisiana accounted for 2.1% of the 41,817 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
41.2% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1994 and the nation
| Measure | Louisiana 1995 | Louisiana 1994 | United States 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 894 | 843 | 41,817 |
| Fatal crashes | 779 | 749 | 37,241 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 41% | 40% | 33% |
Counties in 1995
Every county with a fatal crash in 1995, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 64 counties listed.
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Louisiana in 1995?
894 people in 779 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1995 file.
Which county in Louisiana had the most crash deaths in 1995?
Orleans Parish with 54 deaths in 52 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1995 compare with 1994 in Louisiana?
894 deaths against 843 in 1994 (+6%). Nationally the 1995 total was 41,817.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1995 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates (no county estimates before 2000 are used, so no rate is shown for this year). Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.