COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Duplin County: higher-rate fatality band
Duplin County (NC) is in the higher per-capita third: 38.4/100k (#207 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 142
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 19
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 38.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Duplin County ranks #207 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (38.4/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Duplin County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Duplin County sits in the higher-rate third at 38.4 per 100k (#207 of 2,328), #7 of 94 in NC.
- #207 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #481 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #7 of 94
- in NC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost DUPLIN-61 · Duplin 38.4/100k · #207 of 2,328
Duplin County · 38.4/100k · increasing
- RATE 38.4/100k
- RANK #207 of 2,328
- BOOK 142 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE 129 crash
- PHOTO +104.5% vs NC
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How does Duplin County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Duplin County is 2.0× 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 North Carolina, Duplin County ranks 7 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.8 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 Duplin County's rate and the state average is 19.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Warren County, at 37.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.2). 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), 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), Swain County (28.7).
Duplin County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
38 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 9% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to Duplin County
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- Duplin 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 Duplin County, North Carolina?
Duplin County recorded 142 total traffic fatalities across 129 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 19 fatalities. The county averages approximately 15.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Duplin County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (129 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Duplin County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Duplin County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Duplin 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 Duplin County?
Duplin County has a fatality rate of 38.4 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 Duplin County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Duplin County ranks #207 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #7 of 94 rated counties in NC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Duplin County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Duplin County's per-capita rate of 38.4 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 Duplin 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.