COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Elkhart County: larger FARS fatality book
Elkhart County (IN) holds a larger FARS book (213, #290 of 3,137) with 20 latest-year deaths.
- 213
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 20
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 9.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Elkhart County ranks #290 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (213 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Elkhart County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Elkhart County carries a top-third fatality book (213 across 2016-2023, #290 of 3,137) at 9.7/100k.
- #1,788 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #290 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #71 of 84
- in IN by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost ELKHART-39 · Elkhart 9.7/100k · #1,788 of 2,328
Elkhart County · 9.7/100k · increasing
- AVG 9.7/100k
- YOY #1,788 of 2,328
- RATE 213 book
- RANK Increasing
- BOOK 195 crash
- TREND -42.7% vs IN
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How does Elkhart County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Elkhart County is 43% safer 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 Indiana, Elkhart County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 16.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Elkhart County's rate and the state average is 7.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Brown County, at 25.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 15.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Spencer County (40.2), Newton County (35.8), Randolph County (33.0), Pulaski County (32.3), Whitley County (31.7), Perry County (31.2), Fulton County (29.5), Crawford County (28.7), Montgomery County (28.5), White County (28.1), Jefferson County (27.2), Steuben County (25.8), Brown County (25.6), Greene County (25.6).
Elkhart County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
10 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 77% 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 Elkhart County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Elkhart County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Indiana statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for IN
- 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 ELetter index including IN counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Elkhart County, Indiana?
Elkhart County recorded 213 total traffic fatalities across 195 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 20 fatalities. The county averages approximately 23.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Elkhart County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (195 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Elkhart County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Indiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Elkhart County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Elkhart 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 Elkhart County?
Elkhart County has a fatality rate of 9.7 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Elkhart County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Elkhart County ranks #1,788 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #71 of 84 rated counties in IN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Elkhart County compare to the rest of Indiana?
Elkhart County's per-capita rate of 9.7 per 100,000 residents is below the Indiana county average of 16.9. Visit the Indiana state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Elkhart 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.