COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Brunswick County: higher-rate fatality band
Brunswick County (VA) is in the higher per-capita third: 38.1/100k (#216 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 52
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 38.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Brunswick County ranks #216 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (38.1/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Brunswick County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Brunswick County sits in the higher-rate third at 38.1 per 100k (#216 of 2,328), #10 of 105 in VA.
- #216 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,345 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #10 of 105
- in VA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost BRUNSWICK-25 · Brunswick 38.1/100k · #216 of 2,328
Brunswick County · 38.1/100k · increasing
- MILE 38.1/100k
- POST #216 of 2,328
- BAND 52 book
- VOL Increasing
- AVG 49 crash
- YOY +111.1% vs VA
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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 2.1× 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 Virginia, Brunswick County ranks 10 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.0 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 Brunswick County's rate and the state average is 20.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Wythe County, at 39.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Sussex County (83.7), Madison County (63.7), Charlotte County (61.8), Halifax County (59.8), Nelson County (54.4), Dinwiddie County (52.9), Buchanan County (47.2), Campbell County (39.8), Wythe County (39.1), Accomack County (36.1), Patrick County (34.3), Mecklenburg County (32.6), Clarke County (32.3), Louisa County (31.7).
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
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 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
- Virginia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for VA
- 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 VA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Brunswick County, Virginia?
Brunswick County recorded 52 total traffic fatalities across 49 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Brunswick County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Brunswick County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Virginia 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 38.1 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 Brunswick County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Brunswick County ranks #216 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #10 of 105 rated counties in VA, 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 Virginia?
Brunswick County's per-capita rate of 38.1 per 100,000 residents is above the Virginia county average of 18.0. Visit the Virginia 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.