COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Charlotte County, Virginia
Road fatality data for Charlotte County (VA). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 33
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- 32.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
Charlotte County's fatality rate of 32.6 per 100,000 residents puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- 6%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 14.4/100k
- Virginia county average
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Charlotte County, Virginia recorded 33 total road fatalities across 31 reported crashes during the 2016-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 7 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 3.7 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 32.6 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Charlotte County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Virginia state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Charlotte County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Charlotte County's 33-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
33
Latest Year
7
Avg Annual
3.7
Rate per 100K
32.6
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Charlotte County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Charlotte County is 2.3× deadlier than the comparison
Average annual 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.
Among the 15 rated counties in Virginia, Charlotte County ranks 6 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 14.4 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Charlotte County's rate and the state average is 18.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Greensville County, at 33.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.6). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Sussex County (68.8), Brunswick County (36.8), Northampton County (33.3), Nelson County (33.3), Greensville County (33.2), Mecklenburg County (29.4), Dinwiddie County (28.6), Nottoway County (28.3), Rockbridge County (26.4), Halifax County (26.0), Buckingham County (25.9), Southampton County (25.6), Amelia County (24.5), Clarke County (23.9).
Charlotte County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
33 6th percentile a lower per-capita rate than 6% of 2,392 rated counties
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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03
Charlotte County's rate vs. the Virginia state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Charlotte County, Virginia?
Charlotte County recorded 33 total traffic fatalities across 31 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Charlotte County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Charlotte County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Charlotte County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Charlotte County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Charlotte County?
Charlotte County has a fatality rate of 32.6 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
How does Charlotte County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Charlotte County's per-capita rate of 32.6 per 100,000 residents is above the Virginia county average of 14.4. Visit the Virginia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Charlotte 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.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
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Every figure on PlainRoadSafety is computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no number is typed in by an editor. County figures are computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.