COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Cumberland County: larger FARS fatality book
Cumberland County (NJ) holds a larger FARS book (191, #337 of 3,137) with 22 latest-year deaths.
- 191
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 22
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 14.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Cumberland County ranks #337 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (191 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Cumberland County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Cumberland County carries a top-third fatality book (191 across 2016-2023, #337 of 3,137) at 14.4/100k.
- #1,326 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #337 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #3 of 21
- in NJ by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost CUMBERLAND-1 · Cumberland 14.4/100k · #1,326 of 2,328
Cumberland County · 14.4/100k · increasing
- FARS 14.4/100k
- NHTSA #1,326 of 2,328
- MILE 191 book
- POST Increasing
- BAND 180 crash
- VOL +85.7% vs NJ
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How does Cumberland County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Cumberland County is 85% 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 New Jersey, Cumberland County ranks 3 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 7.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Cumberland County's rate and the state average is 6.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Atlantic County, at 14.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Salem County (18.4), Atlantic County (14.5), Gloucester County (11.0), Warren County (9.9), Camden County (7.8), Burlington County (7.7), Mercer County (7.6), Cape May County (7.4), Middlesex County (6.8), Ocean County (6.5), Union County (6.5), Somerset County (6.3), Sussex County (6.2), Essex County (6.2).
Cumberland County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
14 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 57% 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 Cumberland County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Cumberland County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- New Jersey statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NJ
- 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 NJ counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Cumberland County, New Jersey?
Cumberland County recorded 191 total traffic fatalities across 180 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 22 fatalities. The county averages approximately 21.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Cumberland County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (180 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Cumberland County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for New Jersey may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Cumberland County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County?
Cumberland County has a fatality rate of 14.4 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 Cumberland County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Cumberland County ranks #1,326 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #3 of 21 rated counties in NJ, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Cumberland County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Cumberland County's per-capita rate of 14.4 per 100,000 residents is above the New Jersey county average of 7.8. Visit the New Jersey state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Cumberland 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.