COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Alexander County: higher-rate fatality band
Alexander County (NC) is in the higher per-capita third: 32.9/100k (#309 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 45
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 12
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 32.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Alexander County ranks #309 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (32.9/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Alexander County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Alexander County sits in the higher-rate third at 32.9 per 100k (#309 of 2,328), #9 of 94 in NC.
- #309 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,510 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #9 of 94
- in NC by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost ALEXANDER-3- · Alexander 32.9/100k · #309 of 2,328
Alexander County · 32.9/100k · stable
- RATE 32.9/100k
- RANK #309 of 2,328
- BOOK 45 book
- TREND Stable
- CAUSE 42 crash
- PHOTO +75.2% vs NC
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How does Alexander County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Alexander County is 75% deadlier 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 North Carolina, Alexander County ranks 9 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Alexander County's rate and the state average is 14.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Anson County, at 32.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Robeson County (55.4), Scotland County (52.4), Montgomery County (49.8), Bertie County (47.3), Halifax County (44.4), Sampson County (41.9), Duplin County (38.4), Warren County (37.2), Anson County (32.0), Columbus County (31.9), Bladen County (30.5), Gates County (29.0), Edgecombe County (28.7), Swain County (28.7).
Alexander County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
33 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 13% 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 Alexander County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Alexander County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- North Carolina statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NC
- 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 ALetter index including NC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Alexander County, North Carolina?
Alexander County recorded 45 total traffic fatalities across 42 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 12 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Alexander County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Alexander County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Alexander County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Alexander County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Alexander County?
Alexander County has a fatality rate of 32.9 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 Alexander County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Alexander County ranks #309 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #9 of 94 rated counties in NC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Alexander County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Alexander County's per-capita rate of 32.9 per 100,000 residents is above the North Carolina county average of 18.8. Visit the North Carolina state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Alexander 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.