COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Anderson County: larger FARS fatality book
Anderson County (SC) holds a larger FARS book (358, #147 of 3,137) with 27 latest-year deaths.
- 358
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 27
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 12.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Anderson County ranks #147 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (358 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Anderson County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Anderson County carries a top-third fatality book (358 across 2016-2023, #147 of 3,137) at 12.7/100k.
- #1,485 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #147 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #41 of 44
- in SC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost ANDERSON-7 · Anderson 12.7/100k · #1,485 of 2,328
Anderson County · 12.7/100k · increasing
- BOOK 12.7/100k
- TREND #1,485 of 2,328
- CAUSE 358 book
- PHOTO Increasing
- VS-ST 339 crash
- CRASH -54.5% vs SC
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How does Anderson County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Anderson County is 54% 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 South Carolina, Anderson County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 27.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Anderson County's rate and the state average is 15.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Georgetown County, at 31.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 19.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Fairfield County (73.5), Jasper County (56.6), Clarendon County (51.6), Calhoun County (49.3), Bamberg County (46.2), Marion County (45.6), Orangeburg County (44.7), Dillon County (43.3), Darlington County (43.3), Colleton County (41.2), Marlboro County (38.9), Laurens County (37.8), Chester County (34.1), Georgetown County (31.9).
Anderson County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
13 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 64% 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 Anderson County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Anderson County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- South Carolina statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for SC
- 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 SC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Anderson County, South Carolina?
Anderson County recorded 358 total traffic fatalities across 339 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 27 fatalities. The county averages approximately 39.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Anderson County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (339 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Anderson County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for South Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Anderson County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Anderson 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 Anderson County?
Anderson County has a fatality rate of 12.7 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Anderson County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Anderson County ranks #1,485 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #41 of 44 rated counties in SC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Anderson County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Anderson County's per-capita rate of 12.7 per 100,000 residents is below the South Carolina county average of 27.9. Visit the South Carolina state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Anderson 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.