5 States With The Highest Drug Overdose Death Rates In The US

3. Texas

Drug Overdose Death Rate = 5.10%

Count of Drug Overdose Deaths: 5,442

Texas is among the top three states with the highest drug overdose death rates in the US. Texas has seen a significant increase in drug overdose-related deaths between July 2022 and July 2023. As of 2023, there have been 5,442 drug overdose-related deaths in Texas.