COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Caroline County, Virginia
Road fatality data for Caroline County (VA). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 68
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 18.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Near average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Caroline County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 6 deaths in the latest year.
Caroline County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Caroline County ranks #960 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #37 of 105 rated counties in VA. Caroline County's fatality rate of 18.4 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #960 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #1,064 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #37 of 105
- in VA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost CAROLINE-33 · Caroline 18.4/100k · #960 of 2,328
Caroline County · 18.4/100k · increasing
- FARS 18.4/100k
- NHTSA #960 of 2,328
- MILE 68 book
- POST Increasing
- BAND 58 crash
- VOL +2.0% vs VA
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How does Caroline County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Caroline 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 Virginia, Caroline County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Caroline County's rate and the state average is 0.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Clarke County, at 32.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 13.9). 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), Brunswick County (38.1), Accomack County (36.1), Patrick County (34.3), Mecklenburg County (32.6), Clarke County (32.3).
Caroline County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
18 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 41% 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 Caroline County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Caroline 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 CLetter index including VA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Caroline County, Virginia?
Caroline County recorded 68 total traffic fatalities across 58 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Caroline County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (58 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Caroline County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Caroline County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Caroline 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 Caroline County?
Caroline County has a fatality rate of 18.4 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Caroline County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Caroline County ranks #960 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #37 of 105 rated counties in VA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Caroline County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Caroline County's per-capita rate of 18.4 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 Caroline 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.