COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Anne Arundel County: larger FARS fatality book
Anne Arundel County (MD) holds a larger FARS book (365, #143 of 3,137) with 44 latest-year deaths.
- 365
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 44
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 7.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Anne Arundel County ranks #143 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (365 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Anne Arundel County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Anne Arundel County carries a top-third fatality book (365 across 2016-2023, #143 of 3,137) at 7.4/100k.
- #2,005 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #143 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #20 of 24
- in MD by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost ANNE-ARUNDEL · Anne Arundel 7.4/100k · #2,005 of 2,328
Anne Arundel County · 7.4/100k · increasing
- FARS 7.4/100k
- NHTSA #2,005 of 2,328
- MILE 365 book
- POST Increasing
- BAND near Cook
- VOL -43.6% vs MD
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 → · Maryland state profile →
Anne Arundel County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Anne Arundel
Anne Arundel County
7 per 100k
- Cook
Cook County
7 per 100k
- King
King County
7 per 100k
- York
York County
8 per 100k
- Bucks
Bucks County
8 per 100k
What this shows Anne Arundel County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Anne Arundel County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Anne Arundel County is 44% 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 Maryland, Anne Arundel County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 13.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Anne Arundel County's rate and the state average is 5.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Frederick County, at 11.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Caroline County (35.7), Cecil County (24.6), Queen Anne`S County (20.9), Dorchester County (18.2), Garrett County (17.6), Somerset County (16.1), Allegany County (14.9), Prince George`S County (14.8), Worcester County (12.9), Wicomico County (12.4), Charles County (12.2), St. Mary`S County (12.1), Washington County (11.6), Frederick County (11.2).
Anne Arundel County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
7 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 86% 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 Anne Arundel 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 (7.4 here), outside Maryland.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (365 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Anne Arundel County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Anne Arundel County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Maryland statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MD
- 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 MD counties
- COOK County, IL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- KING County, WA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- YORK County, PA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- BUCKS County, PA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Anne Arundel County, Maryland?
Anne Arundel County recorded 365 total traffic fatalities across 345 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 44 fatalities. The county averages approximately 40.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Anne Arundel County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (345 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Anne Arundel County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Maryland may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Anne Arundel County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel County?
Anne Arundel County has a fatality rate of 7.4 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 Anne Arundel County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Anne Arundel County ranks #2,005 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #20 of 24 rated counties in MD, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Anne Arundel County compare to the rest of Maryland?
Anne Arundel County's per-capita rate of 7.4 per 100,000 residents is below the Maryland county average of 13.1. Visit the Maryland state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Anne Arundel 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.