COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Allen County: larger FARS fatality book
Allen County (IN) holds a larger FARS book (314, #182 of 3,137) with 39 latest-year deaths.
- 314
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 39
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 9.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Allen County ranks #182 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (314 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Allen County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Allen County carries a top-third fatality book (314 across 2016-2023, #182 of 3,137) at 9.9/100k.
- #1,766 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #182 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #70 of 84
- in IN by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost ALLEN-3 · Allen 9.9/100k · #1,766 of 2,328
Allen County · 9.9/100k · increasing
- MILE 9.9/100k
- POST #1,766 of 2,328
- BAND 314 book
- VOL Increasing
- AVG near Collier
- YOY -41.5% vs IN
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Indiana state profile →
Allen County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Allen
Allen County
10 per 100k
- Collier
Collier County
10 per 100k
- Milwaukee
Milwaukee County
10 per 100k
- Placer
Placer County
10 per 100k
- Tarrant
Tarrant County
10 per 100k
What this shows Allen County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Allen County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Allen County is 41% 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 Indiana, Allen County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 16.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Allen County's rate and the state average is 7.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Brown County, at 25.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 15.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Spencer County (40.2), Newton County (35.8), Randolph County (33.0), Pulaski County (32.3), Whitley County (31.7), Perry County (31.2), Fulton County (29.5), Crawford County (28.7), Montgomery County (28.5), White County (28.1), Jefferson County (27.2), Steuben County (25.8), Brown County (25.6), Greene County (25.6).
Allen County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
10 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 76% 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
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for Allen County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (9.9 here), outside Indiana.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (314 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Allen County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Allen County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Indiana statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for IN
- 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 IN counties
- COLLIER County, FL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- MILWAUKEE County, WI fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- PLACER County, CA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- TARRANT County, TX fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Allen County, Indiana?
Allen County recorded 314 total traffic fatalities across 289 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 39 fatalities. The county averages approximately 34.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Allen County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (289 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Allen County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Indiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Allen County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Allen 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 Allen County?
Allen County has a fatality rate of 9.9 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.
Where does Allen County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Allen County ranks #1,766 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #70 of 84 rated counties in IN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Allen County compare to the rest of Indiana?
Allen County's per-capita rate of 9.9 per 100,000 residents is below the Indiana county average of 16.9. Visit the Indiana state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Allen 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.