COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Dodge County: higher-rate fatality band
Dodge County (GA) is in the higher per-capita third: 30.3/100k (#377 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 40
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 30.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Dodge County ranks #377 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (30.3/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Dodge County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Dodge County sits in the higher-rate third at 30.3 per 100k (#377 of 2,328), #19 of 122 in GA.
- #377 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,668 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #19 of 122
- in GA by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost DODGE-91 · Dodge 30.3/100k · #377 of 2,328
Dodge County · 30.3/100k · stable
- FARS 30.3/100k
- NHTSA #377 of 2,328
- MILE 40 book
- POST Stable
- BAND 36 crash
- VOL +47.1% vs GA
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How does Dodge County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Dodge County is 47% 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 Georgia, Dodge County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 20.6 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Dodge County's rate and the state average is 9.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Candler County, at 36.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 5.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: McIntosh County (78.3), Bleckley County (48.1), Towns County (46.0), Dooly County (45.5), Brantley County (43.5), Peach County (41.7), Heard County (41.5), Habersham County (41.0), Chattooga County (39.6), Cook County (39.5), Pike County (39.1), Decatur County (37.8), Murray County (36.6), Candler County (36.2).
Dodge County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
30 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 16% 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 Dodge County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Dodge County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Georgia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for GA
- 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 GA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Dodge County, Georgia?
Dodge County recorded 40 total traffic fatalities across 36 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Dodge County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Dodge County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Georgia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Dodge County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Dodge County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Dodge County?
Dodge County has a fatality rate of 30.3 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 Dodge County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Dodge County ranks #377 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #19 of 122 rated counties in GA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Dodge County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Dodge County's per-capita rate of 30.3 per 100,000 residents is above the Georgia county average of 20.6. Visit the Georgia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Dodge 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.