COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Copiah County: higher-rate fatality band
Copiah County (MS) is in the higher per-capita third: 47.0/100k (#116 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 86
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 13
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 47.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Copiah County ranks #116 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (47.0/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Copiah County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Copiah County sits in the higher-rate third at 47.0 per 100k (#116 of 2,328), #7 of 64 in MS.
- #116 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #841 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #7 of 64
- in MS by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost COPIAH-29 · Copiah 47.0/100k · #116 of 2,328
Copiah County · 47.0/100k · increasing
- AVG 47.0/100k
- YOY #116 of 2,328
- RATE 86 book
- RANK Increasing
- BOOK 73 crash
- TREND +61.0% vs MS
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How does Copiah County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Copiah County is 61% 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 Mississippi, Copiah County ranks 7 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 29.2 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 Copiah County's rate and the state average is 17.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Washington County, at 45.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Scott County (69.1), Covington County (66.4), Holmes County (63.4), Stone County (58.6), Grenada County (57.0), Panola County (55.1), Washington County (45.3), Marshall County (44.0), Warren County (42.6), Yazoo County (42.6), Leake County (42.3), Chickasaw County (41.5), Yalobusha County (40.4), Alcorn County (38.1).
Copiah County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
47 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 5% 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 Copiah County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Copiah County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Mississippi statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MS
- 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 MS counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Copiah County, Mississippi?
Copiah County recorded 86 total traffic fatalities across 73 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 13 fatalities. The county averages approximately 9.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Copiah County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (73 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Copiah County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Mississippi may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Copiah County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Copiah 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 Copiah County?
Copiah County has a fatality rate of 47.0 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 Copiah County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Copiah County ranks #116 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #7 of 64 rated counties in MS, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Copiah County compare to the rest of Mississippi?
Copiah County's per-capita rate of 47.0 per 100,000 residents is above the Mississippi county average of 29.2. Visit the Mississippi state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Copiah 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.