COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Cocke County: higher-rate fatality band
Cocke County (TN) is in the higher per-capita third: 40.1/100k (#181 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 79
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 15
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 40.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Cocke County ranks #181 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (40.1/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Cocke County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Cocke County sits in the higher-rate third at 40.1 per 100k (#181 of 2,328), #7 of 87 in TN.
- #181 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #912 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #7 of 87
- in TN by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost COCKE-29 · Cocke 40.1/100k · #181 of 2,328
Cocke County · 40.1/100k · increasing
- VOL 40.1/100k
- AVG #181 of 2,328
- YOY 79 book
- RATE Increasing
- RANK 69 crash
- BOOK +89.9% vs TN
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How does Cocke County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Cocke County is 90% 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 Tennessee, Cocke County ranks 7 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 21.1 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 Cocke County's rate and the state average is 19.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Jackson County, at 40.4 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Haywood County (63.5), Crockett County (57.2), Cannon County (46.5), Bledsoe County (46.5), Meigs County (43.8), Jackson County (40.4), Henderson County (35.6), Campbell County (34.8), Macon County (33.6), Morgan County (32.4), McMinn County (32.3), Hardeman County (31.3), McNairy County (30.6), Bedford County (30.2).
Cocke County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
40 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 8% 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 Cocke County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Cocke County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Tennessee statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for TN
- 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 TN counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Cocke County, Tennessee?
Cocke County recorded 79 total traffic fatalities across 69 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 15 fatalities. The county averages approximately 8.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Cocke County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (69 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Cocke County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Tennessee may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Cocke County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Cocke 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 Cocke County?
Cocke County has a fatality rate of 40.1 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 Cocke County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Cocke County ranks #181 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #7 of 87 rated counties in TN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Cocke County compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Cocke County's per-capita rate of 40.1 per 100,000 residents is above the Tennessee county average of 21.1. Visit the Tennessee state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Cocke 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.