COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Bolivar County: higher-rate fatality band
Bolivar County (MS) is in the higher per-capita third: 38.0/100k (#219 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 59
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 11
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 38.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Bolivar County ranks #219 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (38.0/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Bolivar County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Bolivar County sits in the higher-rate third at 38.0 per 100k (#219 of 2,328), #16 of 64 in MS.
- #219 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,190 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #16 of 64
- in MS by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost BOLIVAR-11 · Bolivar 38.0/100k · #219 of 2,328
Bolivar County · 38.0/100k · increasing
- MILE 38.0/100k
- POST #219 of 2,328
- BAND 59 book
- VOL Increasing
- AVG 52 crash
- YOY +30.2% vs MS
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How does Bolivar County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Bolivar County is 30% deadlier 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 Mississippi, Bolivar County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 29.2 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Bolivar County's rate and the state average is 8.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Yalobusha County, at 40.4 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Scott County (69.1), Covington County (66.4), Holmes County (63.4), Stone County (58.6), Grenada County (57.0), Panola County (55.1), Copiah County (47.0), Washington County (45.3), Marshall County (44.0), Warren County (42.6), Yazoo County (42.6), Leake County (42.3), Chickasaw County (41.5), Yalobusha County (40.4).
Bolivar County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
38 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 9% 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 Bolivar County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Bolivar County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Mississippi statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MS
- 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 MS counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Bolivar County, Mississippi?
Bolivar County recorded 59 total traffic fatalities across 52 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 11 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Bolivar County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (52 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Bolivar County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Mississippi may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Bolivar County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Bolivar 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 Bolivar County?
Bolivar County has a fatality rate of 38.0 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Bolivar County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Bolivar County ranks #219 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #16 of 64 rated counties in MS, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Bolivar County compare to the rest of Mississippi?
Bolivar County's per-capita rate of 38.0 per 100,000 residents is above the Mississippi county average of 29.2. Visit the Mississippi state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Bolivar 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.