COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Colbert County: higher-rate fatality band
Colbert County (AL) is in the higher per-capita third: 27.4/100k (#490 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 106
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 16
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 27.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Colbert County ranks #490 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (27.4/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Colbert County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Colbert County sits in the higher-rate third at 27.4 per 100k (#490 of 2,328), #23 of 61 in AL.
- #490 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #662 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #23 of 61
- in AL by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost COLBERT-33 · Colbert 27.4/100k · #490 of 2,328
Colbert County · 27.4/100k · stable
- AVG 27.4/100k
- YOY #490 of 2,328
- RATE 106 book
- RANK Stable
- BOOK 94 crash
- TREND +4.3% vs AL
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How does Colbert County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Colbert County is About the same as 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, Colbert County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 26.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Colbert County's rate and the state average is 1.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Crenshaw County, at 38.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 10.8). 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), Clarke County (44.8), Barbour County (44.7), Butler County (43.5), Cherokee County (39.0), Lawrence County (38.8), Crenshaw County (38.2).
Colbert 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 21% 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 Colbert County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Colbert 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 Colbert County, Alabama?
Colbert County recorded 106 total traffic fatalities across 94 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 16 fatalities. The county averages approximately 11.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Colbert County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (94 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Colbert County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Alabama may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Colbert County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Colbert County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Colbert County?
Colbert County has a fatality rate of 27.4 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 Colbert County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Colbert County ranks #490 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #23 of 61 rated counties in AL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Colbert County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Colbert County's per-capita rate of 27.4 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 Colbert 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.