COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Fairfield County: higher-rate fatality band
Fairfield County (SC) is in the higher per-capita third: 73.5/100k (#12 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 96
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 15
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 73.5
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Fairfield County ranks #12 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (73.5/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Fairfield County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Fairfield County sits in the higher-rate third at 73.5 per 100k (#12 of 2,328), #1 of 44 in SC.
- #12 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #747 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #1 of 44
- in SC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost FAIRFIELD-39 · Fairfield 73.5/100k · #12 of 2,328
Fairfield County · 73.5/100k · increasing
- NHTSA 73.5/100k
- MILE #12 of 2,328
- POST 96 book
- BAND Increasing
- VOL 89 crash
- AVG +163.4% vs SC
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How does Fairfield County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Fairfield County is 2.6× 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, Fairfield County ranks 1 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 Fairfield County's rate and the state average is 45.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Jasper County, at 56.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 16.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: 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), Darlington 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).
Fairfield County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
74 Higher than most in the bottom 1% 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 Fairfield County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Fairfield 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 FLetter index including SC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Fairfield County, South Carolina?
Fairfield County recorded 96 total traffic fatalities across 89 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 15 fatalities. The county averages approximately 10.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Fairfield County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (89 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Fairfield County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for South Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Fairfield County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Fairfield 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 Fairfield County?
Fairfield County has a fatality rate of 73.5 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 Fairfield County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Fairfield County ranks #12 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 44 rated counties in SC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Fairfield County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Fairfield County's per-capita rate of 73.5 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 Fairfield 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.