COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Cecil County: larger FARS fatality book
Cecil County (MD) holds a larger FARS book (178, #363 of 3,137) with 26 latest-year deaths.
- 178
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 26
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 24.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Cecil County ranks #363 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (178 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Cecil County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Cecil County carries a top-third fatality book (178 across 2016-2023, #363 of 3,137) at 24.6/100k.
- #600 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #363 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #2 of 24
- in MD by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost CECIL-15 · Cecil 24.6/100k · #600 of 2,328
Cecil County · 24.6/100k · increasing
- CRASH 24.6/100k
- FARS #600 of 2,328
- NHTSA 178 book
- MILE Increasing
- POST 162 crash
- BAND +87.4% vs MD
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How does Cecil County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Cecil County is 88% 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 Maryland, Cecil County ranks 2 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 13.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Cecil County's rate and the state average is 11.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Queen Anne`S County, at 20.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Caroline County (35.7), Queen Anne`S County (20.9), Dorchester County (18.2), Garrett County (17.6), Somerset County (16.1), Allegany County (14.9), Prince George`S County (14.8), Worcester County (12.9), Wicomico County (12.4), Charles County (12.2), St. Mary`S County (12.1), Washington County (11.6), Frederick County (11.2), Baltimore County (10.9).
Cecil County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
25 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 26% 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 Cecil County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Cecil County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Maryland statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MD
- 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 MD counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Cecil County, Maryland?
Cecil County recorded 178 total traffic fatalities across 162 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 26 fatalities. The county averages approximately 19.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Cecil County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (162 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Cecil County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Maryland may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Cecil County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Cecil 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 Cecil County?
Cecil County has a fatality rate of 24.6 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 Cecil County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Cecil County ranks #600 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #2 of 24 rated counties in MD, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Cecil County compare to the rest of Maryland?
Cecil County's per-capita rate of 24.6 per 100,000 residents is above the Maryland county average of 13.1. Visit the Maryland state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Cecil 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.