COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Clark County: higher-rate fatality band
Clark County (IL) is in the higher per-capita third: 26.5/100k (#522 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 34
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 4
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 26.5
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Clark County ranks #522 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (26.5/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Clark County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Clark County sits in the higher-rate third at 26.5 per 100k (#522 of 2,328), #16 of 81 in IL.
- #522 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,851 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #16 of 81
- in IL by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost CLARK-23 · Clark 26.5/100k · #522 of 2,328
Clark County · 26.5/100k · stable
- NHTSA 26.5/100k
- MILE #522 of 2,328
- POST 34 book
- BAND Stable
- VOL 31 crash
- AVG +39.4% vs IL
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How does Clark County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Clark County is 39% 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 Illinois, Clark County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 19.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Clark County's rate and the state average is 7.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Ford County, at 30.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Mason County (55.9), Pike County (55.8), Cumberland County (48.7), Montgomery County (47.0), Lawrence County (40.5), Saline County (39.3), Richland County (38.7), Iroquois County (38.3), Bond County (36.5), Union County (36.0), Ogle County (31.2), Jefferson County (30.3), Ford County (30.2), Stephenson County (30.2).
Clark County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
27 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 22% 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 Clark County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Clark County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Illinois statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for IL
- 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 IL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Clark County, Illinois?
Clark County recorded 34 total traffic fatalities across 31 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 4 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Clark County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Clark County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Illinois may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Clark County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Clark County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Clark County?
Clark County has a fatality rate of 26.5 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 Clark County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Clark County ranks #522 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #16 of 81 rated counties in IL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Clark County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Clark County's per-capita rate of 26.5 per 100,000 residents is above the Illinois county average of 19.0. Visit the Illinois state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Clark 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.