COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Burlington County: larger FARS fatality book
Burlington County (NJ) holds a larger FARS book (352, #155 of 3,137) with 36 latest-year deaths.
- 352
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 36
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 7.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Burlington County ranks #155 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (352 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Burlington County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Burlington County carries a top-third fatality book (352 across 2016-2023, #155 of 3,137) at 7.7/100k.
- #1,981 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #155 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #7 of 21
- in NJ by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost BURLINGTON-5 · Burlington 7.7/100k · #1,981 of 2,328
Burlington County · 7.7/100k · increasing
- RATE 7.7/100k
- RANK #1,981 of 2,328
- BOOK 352 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE near Polk
- PHOTO -0.7% vs NJ
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 → · New Jersey state profile →
Burlington County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Bucks
Bucks County
8 per 100k
- Jefferson
Jefferson County
8 per 100k
- Burlington
Burlington County
8 per 100k
- Polk
Polk County
8 per 100k
- Albany
Albany County
8 per 100k
What this shows Burlington County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Burlington County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Burlington 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 New Jersey, Burlington County ranks 7 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 7.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Burlington County's rate and the state average is 0.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Camden County, at 7.8 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Salem County (18.4), Atlantic County (14.5), Cumberland County (14.4), Gloucester County (11.0), Warren County (9.9), Camden County (7.8), Mercer County (7.6), Cape May County (7.4), Middlesex County (6.8), Ocean County (6.5), Union County (6.5), Somerset County (6.3), Sussex County (6.2), Essex County (6.2).
Burlington County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
8 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 85% 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 Burlington 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 (7.7 here), outside New Jersey.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (352 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Burlington County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Burlington County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- New Jersey statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NJ
- 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 NJ counties
- POLK County, IA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- BUCKS County, PA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- JEFFERSON County, LA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- ALBANY County, NY fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Burlington County, New Jersey?
Burlington County recorded 352 total traffic fatalities across 330 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 36 fatalities. The county averages approximately 39.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Burlington County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (330 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Burlington County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for New Jersey may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Burlington County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Burlington 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 Burlington County?
Burlington County has a fatality rate of 7.7 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Burlington County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Burlington County ranks #1,981 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #7 of 21 rated counties in NJ, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Burlington County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Burlington County's per-capita rate of 7.7 per 100,000 residents is below the New Jersey county average of 7.8. Visit the New Jersey state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Burlington 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.