COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Calhoun County: higher-rate fatality band
Calhoun County (FL) is in the higher per-capita third: 52.0/100k (#79 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 47
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 52.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Calhoun County ranks #79 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (52.0/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Calhoun County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Calhoun County sits in the higher-rate third at 52.0 per 100k (#79 of 2,328), #5 of 65 in FL.
- #79 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,465 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #5 of 65
- in FL by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost CALHOUN-13 · Calhoun 52.0/100k · #79 of 2,328
Calhoun County · 52.0/100k · stable
- POST 52.0/100k
- BAND #79 of 2,328
- VOL 47 book
- AVG Stable
- YOY 36 crash
- RATE +115.8% vs FL
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How does Calhoun County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Calhoun County is 2.2× 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, Calhoun County ranks 5 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 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 Calhoun County's rate and the state average is 27.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Madison County, at 54.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.0). 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), 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), Bradford County (35.9), Holmes County (35.1).
Calhoun County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
52 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 3% 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 Calhoun County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Calhoun 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 CLetter index including FL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Calhoun County, Florida?
Calhoun County recorded 47 total traffic fatalities across 36 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Calhoun County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Calhoun County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Florida may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Calhoun County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Calhoun County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County has a fatality rate of 52.0 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 Calhoun County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Calhoun County ranks #79 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #5 of 65 rated counties in FL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Calhoun County compare to the rest of Florida?
Calhoun County's per-capita rate of 52.0 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 Calhoun 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.