COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Darlington County: higher-rate fatality band
Darlington County (SC) is in the higher per-capita third: 43.3/100k (#147 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 166
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 27
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 43.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Darlington County ranks #147 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (43.3/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Darlington County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Darlington County sits in the higher-rate third at 43.3 per 100k (#147 of 2,328), #8 of 44 in SC.
- #147 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #403 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #8 of 44
- in SC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost DARLINGTON-3 · Darlington 43.3/100k · #147 of 2,328
Darlington County · 43.3/100k · increasing
- TREND 43.3/100k
- CAUSE #147 of 2,328
- PHOTO 166 book
- VS-ST Increasing
- CRASH 154 crash
- FARS +55.2% vs SC
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How does Darlington County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Darlington County is 55% 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 South Carolina, Darlington County ranks 8 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 27.9 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 Darlington County's rate and the state average is 15.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Dillon County, at 43.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Fairfield County (73.5), Jasper County (56.6), Clarendon County (51.6), Calhoun County (49.3), Bamberg County (46.2), Marion County (45.6), Orangeburg County (44.7), Dillon County (43.3), Colleton County (41.2), Marlboro County (38.9), Laurens County (37.8), Chester County (34.1), Georgetown County (31.9), Saluda County (31.4).
Darlington County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
43 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 6% 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 Darlington County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Darlington County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- South Carolina statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for SC
- 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 DLetter index including SC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Darlington County, South Carolina?
Darlington County recorded 166 total traffic fatalities across 154 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 27 fatalities. The county averages approximately 18.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Darlington County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (154 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Darlington County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for South Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Darlington County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Darlington 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 Darlington County?
Darlington County has a fatality rate of 43.3 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 Darlington County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Darlington County ranks #147 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #8 of 44 rated counties in SC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Darlington County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Darlington County's per-capita rate of 43.3 per 100,000 residents is above the South Carolina county average of 27.9. Visit the South Carolina state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Darlington 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.