COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Bradford County: higher-rate fatality band
Bradford County (FL) is in the higher per-capita third: 35.9/100k (#249 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 67
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 10
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 35.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Bradford County ranks #249 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (35.9/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Bradford County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Bradford County sits in the higher-rate third at 35.9 per 100k (#249 of 2,328), #14 of 65 in FL.
- #249 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,078 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #14 of 65
- in FL by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost BRADFORD-7 · Bradford 35.9/100k · #249 of 2,328
Bradford County · 35.9/100k · increasing
- AVG 35.9/100k
- YOY #249 of 2,328
- RATE 67 book
- RANK Increasing
- BOOK 56 crash
- TREND +49.0% vs FL
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How does Bradford County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Bradford County is 49% 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 Florida, Bradford County ranks 14 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Bradford County's rate and the state average is 11.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is De Soto County, at 36.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Glades County (86.0), Hardee County (58.2), Dixie County (57.3), Madison County (54.0), Calhoun County (52.0), Gadsden County (47.9), Franklin County (47.6), Levy County (45.1), Suwannee County (41.2), Gulf County (38.2), Hamilton County (37.1), Hendry County (36.9), De Soto County (36.1), Holmes County (35.1).
Bradford County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
36 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 11% 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 Bradford County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Bradford County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Florida statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for FL
- 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 FL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Bradford County, Florida?
Bradford County recorded 67 total traffic fatalities across 56 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 10 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Bradford County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (56 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Bradford County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Florida may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Bradford County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Bradford 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 Bradford County?
Bradford County has a fatality rate of 35.9 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 Bradford County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Bradford County ranks #249 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #14 of 65 rated counties in FL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Bradford County compare to the rest of Florida?
Bradford County's per-capita rate of 35.9 per 100,000 residents is above the Florida county average of 24.1. Visit the Florida state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Bradford 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.