COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Charles County: larger FARS fatality book
Charles County (MD) holds a larger FARS book (194, #330 of 3,137) with 21 latest-year deaths.
- 194
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 21
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 12.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Stable
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Charles County ranks #330 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (194 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Charles County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Charles County carries a top-third fatality book (194 across 2016-2023, #330 of 3,137) at 12.2/100k.
- #1,531 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #330 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #11 of 24
- in MD by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost CHARLES-17 · Charles 12.2/100k · #1,531 of 2,328
Charles County · 12.2/100k · stable
- CRASH 12.2/100k
- FARS #1,531 of 2,328
- NHTSA 194 book
- MILE Stable
- POST 175 crash
- BAND -7.0% vs MD
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How does Charles County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Charles 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 Maryland, Charles County ranks 11 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 13.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Charles County's rate and the state average is 0.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is St. Mary`S County, at 12.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Caroline County (35.7), Cecil County (24.6), 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), St. Mary`S County (12.1), Washington County (11.6), Frederick County (11.2), Baltimore County (10.9).
Charles County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
12 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 66% 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 Charles County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Charles 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 Charles County, Maryland?
Charles County recorded 194 total traffic fatalities across 175 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 21 fatalities. The county averages approximately 21.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Charles County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (175 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Charles County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Maryland may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Charles County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Charles County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Charles County?
Charles County has a fatality rate of 12.2 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 Charles County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Charles County ranks #1,531 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #11 of 24 rated counties in MD, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Charles County compare to the rest of Maryland?
Charles County's per-capita rate of 12.2 per 100,000 residents is below 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 Charles 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.