COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Clarke County: higher-rate fatality band
Clarke County (AL) is in the higher per-capita third: 44.8/100k (#133 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 62
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 10
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 44.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Clarke County ranks #133 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (44.8/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Clarke County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Clarke County sits in the higher-rate third at 44.8 per 100k (#133 of 2,328), #8 of 61 in AL.
- #133 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,137 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #8 of 61
- in AL by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost CLARKE-25 · Clarke 44.8/100k · #133 of 2,328
Clarke County · 44.8/100k · increasing
- VS-ST 44.8/100k
- CRASH #133 of 2,328
- FARS 62 book
- NHTSA Increasing
- MILE 55 crash
- POST +70.6% vs AL
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How does Clarke County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Clarke County is 70% 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 Alabama, Clarke County ranks 8 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 26.3 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 Clarke County's rate and the state average is 18.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Cleburne County, at 44.8 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Conecuh County (71.6), Winston County (55.1), Marengo County (53.5), Chambers County (52.8), Dallas County (49.8), Choctaw County (49.0), Coosa County (48.7), Cleburne County (44.8), Barbour County (44.7), Butler County (43.5), Cherokee County (39.0), Lawrence County (38.8), Crenshaw County (38.2), Sumter County (34.1).
Clarke County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
45 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 6% 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 Clarke County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Clarke County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Alabama statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for AL
- 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 AL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Clarke County, Alabama?
Clarke County recorded 62 total traffic fatalities across 55 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 10 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Clarke County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (55 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Clarke County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Alabama may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Clarke County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Clarke 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 Clarke County?
Clarke County has a fatality rate of 44.8 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.
Where does Clarke County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Clarke County ranks #133 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #8 of 61 rated counties in AL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Clarke County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Clarke County's per-capita rate of 44.8 per 100,000 residents is above the Alabama county average of 26.3. Visit the Alabama state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Clarke 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.