COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Amelia County, Virginia
Road fatality data for Amelia County (VA). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 30
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 22.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Decreasing
- Trend
Falling fatality trend
Amelia County's FARS series is labeled Decreasing with 3 deaths in the latest year.
Amelia County on a falling FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Amelia County ranks #705 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #23 of 105 rated counties in VA. Amelia County's fatality rate of 22.3 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #705 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,986 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #23 of 105
- in VA by rate
- Decreasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost AMELIA-7 · Amelia 22.3/100k · #705 of 2,328
Amelia County · 22.3/100k · decreasing
- RANK 22.3/100k
- BOOK #705 of 2,328
- TREND 30 book
- CAUSE Decreasing
- PHOTO 28 crash
- VS-ST +23.6% vs VA
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How does Amelia County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Amelia County is 24% 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 Virginia, Amelia County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Amelia County's rate and the state average is 4.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Clarke County, at 32.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 10.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Sussex County (83.7), Madison County (63.7), Charlotte County (61.8), Halifax County (59.8), Nelson County (54.4), Dinwiddie County (52.9), Buchanan County (47.2), Campbell County (39.8), Wythe County (39.1), Brunswick County (38.1), Accomack County (36.1), Patrick County (34.3), Mecklenburg County (32.6), Clarke County (32.3).
Amelia County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
22 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 30% 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 Amelia County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Amelia County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Virginia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for VA
- 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 VA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Amelia County, Virginia?
Amelia County recorded 30 total traffic fatalities across 28 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Amelia County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Amelia County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Amelia County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Amelia County is decreasing. This suggests road safety improvements are having a positive effect in the county.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Amelia County?
Amelia County has a fatality rate of 22.3 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 Amelia County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Amelia County ranks #705 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #23 of 105 rated counties in VA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Amelia County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Amelia County's per-capita rate of 22.3 per 100,000 residents is above the Virginia county average of 18.0. Visit the Virginia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Amelia 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.