COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Athens County, Ohio
Road fatality data for Athens County (OH). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 68
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 10
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 15.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Athens County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 10 deaths in the latest year.
Athens County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Athens County ranks #1,178 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #33 of 86 rated counties in OH. Athens County's fatality rate of 15.9 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #1,178 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #1,060 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #33 of 86
- in OH by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost ATHENS-9 · Athens 15.9/100k · #1,178 of 2,328
Athens County · 15.9/100k · increasing
- PHOTO 15.9/100k
- VS-ST #1,178 of 2,328
- CRASH 68 book
- FARS Increasing
- NHTSA 59 crash
- MILE +11.7% vs OH
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How does Athens County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Athens County is About the same as 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 Ohio, Athens County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 14.2 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Athens County's rate and the state average is 1.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Morgan County, at 22.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 6.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Fayette County (38.2), Harrison County (35.3), Noble County (34.9), Preble County (34.5), Pike County (29.6), Gallia County (27.6), Guernsey County (26.3), Vinton County (24.1), Fulton County (23.8), Clinton County (23.8), Hardin County (23.1), Madison County (22.4), Carroll County (22.4), Morgan County (22.0).
Athens County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
16 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 51% 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 Athens County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Athens County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Ohio statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for OH
- 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 OH counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Athens County, Ohio?
Athens County recorded 68 total traffic fatalities across 59 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 10 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Athens County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (59 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Athens County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Ohio may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Athens County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Athens 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 Athens County?
Athens County has a fatality rate of 15.9 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 Athens County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Athens County ranks #1,178 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #33 of 86 rated counties in OH, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Athens County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Athens County's per-capita rate of 15.9 per 100,000 residents is above the Ohio county average of 14.2. Visit the Ohio state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Athens 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.