COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Benton County: higher-rate fatality band
Benton County (TN) is in the higher per-capita third: 24.8/100k (#587 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 29
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 4
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 24.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Benton County ranks #587 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (24.8/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Benton County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Benton County sits in the higher-rate third at 24.8 per 100k (#587 of 2,328), #26 of 87 in TN.
- #587 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #2,027 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #26 of 87
- in TN by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost BENTON-5 · Benton 24.8/100k · #587 of 2,328
Benton County · 24.8/100k · stable
- MILE 24.8/100k
- POST #587 of 2,328
- BAND 29 book
- VOL Stable
- AVG 29 crash
- YOY +17.4% vs TN
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How does Benton County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Benton 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 Tennessee, Benton County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 21.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Benton County's rate and the state average is 3.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is McNairy County, at 30.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 5.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Haywood County (63.5), Crockett County (57.2), Cannon County (46.5), Bledsoe County (46.5), Meigs County (43.8), Jackson County (40.4), Cocke County (40.1), Henderson County (35.6), Campbell County (34.8), Macon County (33.6), Morgan County (32.4), McMinn County (32.3), Hardeman County (31.3), McNairy County (30.6).
Benton County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
25 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 25% 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 Benton County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Benton County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Tennessee statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for TN
- 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 BLetter index including TN counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Benton County, Tennessee?
Benton County recorded 29 total traffic fatalities across 29 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 4 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Benton County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Benton County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Tennessee may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Benton County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Benton County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Benton County?
Benton County has a fatality rate of 24.8 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 Benton County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Benton County ranks #587 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #26 of 87 rated counties in TN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Benton County compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Benton County's per-capita rate of 24.8 per 100,000 residents is above the Tennessee county average of 21.1. Visit the Tennessee state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Benton 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.