COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Camden County: larger FARS fatality book
Camden County (NJ) holds a larger FARS book (377, #138 of 3,137) with 41 latest-year deaths.
- 377
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 41
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 7.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Camden County ranks #138 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (377 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Camden County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Camden County carries a top-third fatality book (377 across 2016-2023, #138 of 3,137) at 7.8/100k.
- #1,978 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #138 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #6 of 21
- in NJ by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost CAMDEN-7 · Camden 7.8/100k · #1,978 of 2,328
Camden County · 7.8/100k · increasing
- BOOK 7.8/100k
- TREND #1,978 of 2,328
- CAUSE 377 book
- PHOTO Increasing
- VS-ST near Polk
- CRASH +0.6% 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 →
Camden County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Polk
Polk County
8 per 100k
- Camden
Camden County
8 per 100k
- Albany
Albany County
8 per 100k
- Kitsap
Kitsap County
8 per 100k
- Providence
Providence County
8 per 100k
What this shows Camden County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
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 New Jersey, Camden County ranks 6 for per-capita risk, above 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 Camden County's rate and the state average is 0.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Burlington County, at 7.7 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), Burlington County (7.7), 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).
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
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 Camden 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 (7.8 here), outside New Jersey.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (377 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
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
- 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 CLetter index including NJ counties
- POLK County, IA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- ALBANY County, NY fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- KITSAP County, WA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- PROVIDENCE County, RI fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Camden County, New Jersey?
Camden County recorded 377 total traffic fatalities across 359 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 41 fatalities. The county averages approximately 41.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Camden County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (359 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Camden County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for New Jersey 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 7.8 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 Camden County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Camden County ranks #1,978 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #6 of 21 rated counties in NJ, 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 New Jersey?
Camden County's per-capita rate of 7.8 per 100,000 residents is above 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 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.