COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Clayton County: larger FARS fatality book
Clayton County (GA) holds a larger FARS book (386, #132 of 3,137) with 37 latest-year deaths.
- 386
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 37
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 12.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Clayton County ranks #132 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (386 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Clayton County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Clayton County carries a top-third fatality book (386 across 2016-2023, #132 of 3,137) at 12.4/100k.
- #1,518 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #132 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #95 of 122
- in GA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost CLAYTON-63 · Clayton 12.4/100k · #1,518 of 2,328
Clayton County · 12.4/100k · increasing
- BOOK 12.4/100k
- TREND #1,518 of 2,328
- CAUSE 386 book
- PHOTO Increasing
- VS-ST near Madison
- CRASH -39.8% vs GA
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 → · Georgia state profile →
Clayton County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Jefferson
Jefferson County
12 per 100k
- Clayton
Clayton County
12 per 100k
- Madison
Madison County
12 per 100k
- Palm Beach
Palm Beach County
13 per 100k
- Pierce
Pierce County
13 per 100k
What this shows Clayton County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Clayton County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Clayton County is 40% 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 Georgia, Clayton County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 20.6 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Clayton County's rate and the state average is 8.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Candler County, at 36.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 23.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: McIntosh County (78.3), Bleckley County (48.1), Towns County (46.0), Dooly County (45.5), Brantley County (43.5), Peach County (41.7), Heard County (41.5), Habersham County (41.0), Chattooga County (39.6), Cook County (39.5), Pike County (39.1), Decatur County (37.8), Murray County (36.6), Candler County (36.2).
Clayton 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 65% 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 Clayton 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 (12.4 here), outside Georgia.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (386 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Clayton County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Clayton County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Georgia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for GA
- 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 GA counties
- MADISON County, AL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- JEFFERSON County, TX fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- PALM BEACH County, FL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- PIERCE County, WA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Clayton County, Georgia?
Clayton County recorded 386 total traffic fatalities across 361 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 37 fatalities. The county averages approximately 42.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Clayton County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (361 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Clayton County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Georgia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Clayton County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Clayton 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 Clayton County?
Clayton County has a fatality rate of 12.4 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 Clayton County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Clayton County ranks #1,518 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #95 of 122 rated counties in GA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Clayton County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Clayton County's per-capita rate of 12.4 per 100,000 residents is below the Georgia county average of 20.6. Visit the Georgia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Clayton 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.