COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Berkeley County: larger FARS fatality book
Berkeley County (SC) holds a larger FARS book (337, #166 of 3,137) with 61 latest-year deaths.
- 337
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 61
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 23.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Berkeley County ranks #166 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (337 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Berkeley County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Berkeley County carries a top-third fatality book (337 across 2016-2023, #166 of 3,137) at 23.9/100k.
- #629 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #166 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #23 of 44
- in SC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost BERKELEY-15 · Berkeley 23.9/100k · #629 of 2,328
Berkeley County · 23.9/100k · increasing
- CAUSE 23.9/100k
- PHOTO #629 of 2,328
- VS-ST 337 book
- CRASH Increasing
- FARS near Marion
- NHTSA -14.3% vs SC
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 → · South Carolina state profile →
Berkeley County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Alachua
Alachua County
20 per 100k
- Mobile
Mobile County
22 per 100k
- Pulaski
Pulaski County
22 per 100k
- Berkeley
Berkeley County
24 per 100k
- Marion
Marion County
25 per 100k
What this shows Berkeley County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Berkeley County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Berkeley 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 South Carolina, Berkeley County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 27.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Berkeley County's rate and the state average is 4.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Georgetown County, at 31.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 8.0). 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).
Berkeley County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
24 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 27% 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 Berkeley 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 (23.9 here), outside South Carolina.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (337 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Berkeley County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Berkeley 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 BLetter index including SC counties
- MARION County, FL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- PULASKI County, AR fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- MOBILE County, AL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- ALACHUA County, FL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Berkeley County, South Carolina?
Berkeley County recorded 337 total traffic fatalities across 314 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 61 fatalities. The county averages approximately 37.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Berkeley County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (314 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Berkeley County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for South Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Berkeley County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Berkeley 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 Berkeley County?
Berkeley County has a fatality rate of 23.9 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 Berkeley County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Berkeley County ranks #629 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #23 of 44 rated counties in SC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Berkeley County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Berkeley County's per-capita rate of 23.9 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 Berkeley 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.