COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Brunswick County: larger FARS fatality book
Brunswick County (NC) holds a larger FARS book (178, #362 of 3,137) with 18 latest-year deaths.
- 178
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 18
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 11.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Brunswick County ranks #362 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (178 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Brunswick County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Brunswick County carries a top-third fatality book (178 across 2016-2023, #362 of 3,137) at 11.3/100k.
- #1,614 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #362 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #66 of 94
- in NC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost BRUNSWICK-19 · Brunswick 11.3/100k · #1,614 of 2,328
Brunswick County · 11.3/100k · increasing
- POST 11.3/100k
- BAND #1,614 of 2,328
- VOL 178 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 165 crash
- RATE -39.8% vs NC
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How does Brunswick County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Brunswick County is 40% safer 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 North Carolina, Brunswick County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 18.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Brunswick County's rate and the state average is 7.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Edgecombe County, at 28.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 17.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Robeson County (55.4), Scotland County (52.4), Montgomery County (49.8), Bertie County (47.3), Halifax County (44.4), Sampson County (41.9), Duplin County (38.4), Warren County (37.2), Alexander County (32.9), Anson County (32.0), Columbus County (31.9), Bladen County (30.5), Gates County (29.0), Edgecombe County (28.7).
Brunswick County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
11 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 69% 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 Brunswick County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Brunswick County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- North Carolina statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NC
- 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 NC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Brunswick County, North Carolina?
Brunswick County recorded 178 total traffic fatalities across 165 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 18 fatalities. The county averages approximately 19.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Brunswick County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (165 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Brunswick County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Brunswick County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Brunswick 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 Brunswick County?
Brunswick County has a fatality rate of 11.3 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 Brunswick County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Brunswick County ranks #1,614 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #66 of 94 rated counties in NC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Brunswick County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Brunswick County's per-capita rate of 11.3 per 100,000 residents is below the North Carolina county average of 18.8. Visit the North Carolina state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Brunswick 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.