COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Chesterfield County: larger FARS fatality book
Chesterfield County (VA) holds a larger FARS book (232, #263 of 3,137) with 27 latest-year deaths.
- 232
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 27
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 7.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Chesterfield County ranks #263 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (232 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Chesterfield County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Chesterfield County carries a top-third fatality book (232 across 2016-2023, #263 of 3,137) at 7.0/100k.
- #2,038 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #263 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #85 of 105
- in VA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost CHESTERFIELD · Chesterfield 7.0/100k · #2,038 of 2,328
Chesterfield County · 7.0/100k · increasing
- FARS 7.0/100k
- NHTSA #2,038 of 2,328
- MILE 232 book
- POST Increasing
- BAND near Cobb
- VOL -61.2% vs VA
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 → · Virginia state profile →
Chesterfield County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Chesterfield
Chesterfield County
7 per 100k
- Cobb
Cobb County
7 per 100k
- Orange
Orange County
7 per 100k
- Washington
Washington County
7 per 100k
- Clackamas
Clackamas County
7 per 100k
What this shows Chesterfield County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Chesterfield County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Chesterfield County is 61% safer 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 Virginia, Chesterfield County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 18.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Chesterfield County's rate and the state average is 11.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Clarke County, at 32.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 25.3). 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).
Chesterfield County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
7 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 88% 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 Chesterfield 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 (7.0 here), outside Virginia.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (232 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Chesterfield County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Chesterfield 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
- COBB County, GA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- ORANGE County, CA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- WASHINGTON County, OR fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- CLACKAMAS County, OR fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Chesterfield County, Virginia?
Chesterfield County recorded 232 total traffic fatalities across 225 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 27 fatalities. The county averages approximately 25.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Chesterfield County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (225 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Chesterfield County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Chesterfield County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County has a fatality rate of 7.0 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 Chesterfield County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Chesterfield County ranks #2,038 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #85 of 105 rated counties in VA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Chesterfield County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Chesterfield County's per-capita rate of 7.0 per 100,000 residents is below 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 Chesterfield 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.