COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Davidson County: larger FARS fatality book
Davidson County (NC) holds a larger FARS book (245, #250 of 3,137) with 33 latest-year deaths.
- 245
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 33
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 18.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Near average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Davidson County ranks #250 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (245 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Davidson County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Davidson County carries a top-third fatality book (245 across 2016-2023, #250 of 3,137) at 18.9/100k.
- #922 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #250 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #36 of 94
- in NC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost DAVIDSON-57 · Davidson 18.9/100k · #922 of 2,328
Davidson County · 18.9/100k · increasing
- POST 18.9/100k
- BAND #922 of 2,328
- VOL 245 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 227 crash
- RATE +0.7% vs NC
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How does Davidson County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Davidson 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 North Carolina, Davidson County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Davidson County's rate and the state average is 0.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Edgecombe County, at 28.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 9.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Robeson County (55.4), Scotland County (52.4), Montgomery County (49.8), Bertie County (47.3), Halifax County (44.4), Sampson County (41.9), Duplin County (38.4), Warren County (37.2), Alexander County (32.9), Anson County (32.0), Columbus County (31.9), Bladen County (30.5), Gates County (29.0), Edgecombe County (28.7).
Davidson County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
19 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 40% 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 Davidson County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Davidson County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- North Carolina statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NC
- 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 NC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Davidson County, North Carolina?
Davidson County recorded 245 total traffic fatalities across 227 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 33 fatalities. The county averages approximately 27.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Davidson County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (227 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Davidson County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Davidson County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Davidson 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 Davidson County?
Davidson County has a fatality rate of 18.9 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 Davidson County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Davidson County ranks #922 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #36 of 94 rated counties in NC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Davidson County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Davidson County's per-capita rate of 18.9 per 100,000 residents is above the North Carolina county average of 18.8. Visit the North Carolina state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Davidson 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.