COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Camden County, Georgia
Road fatality data for Camden County (GA). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 61
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 13
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 22.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Camden County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 13 deaths in the latest year.
Camden County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Camden County ranks #701 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #42 of 122 rated counties in GA. Camden County's fatality rate of 22.4 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #701 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,153 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #42 of 122
- in GA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost CAMDEN-39 · Camden 22.4/100k · #701 of 2,328
Camden County · 22.4/100k · increasing
- YOY 22.4/100k
- RATE #701 of 2,328
- RANK 61 book
- BOOK Increasing
- TREND 54 crash
- CAUSE +8.7% vs GA
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How does Camden County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Camden 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 Georgia, Camden County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 20.6 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Camden County's rate and the state average is 1.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Candler County, at 36.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 13.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: McIntosh County (78.3), Bleckley County (48.1), Towns County (46.0), Dooly County (45.5), Brantley County (43.5), Peach County (41.7), Heard County (41.5), Habersham County (41.0), Chattooga County (39.6), Cook County (39.5), Pike County (39.1), Decatur County (37.8), Murray County (36.6), Candler County (36.2).
Camden County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
22 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 30% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to Camden County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Camden County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Georgia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for GA
- 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 GA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Camden County, Georgia?
Camden County recorded 61 total traffic fatalities across 54 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 13 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Camden County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (54 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Camden County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Georgia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Camden County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Camden 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 Camden County?
Camden County has a fatality rate of 22.4 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 Camden County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Camden County ranks #701 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #42 of 122 rated counties in GA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Camden County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Camden County's per-capita rate of 22.4 per 100,000 residents is above the Georgia county average of 20.6. Visit the Georgia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Camden 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.