COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Fayette County: higher-rate fatality band
Fayette County (OH) is in the higher per-capita third: 38.2/100k (#212 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 53
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 11
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 38.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Fayette County ranks #212 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (38.2/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Fayette County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Fayette County sits in the higher-rate third at 38.2 per 100k (#212 of 2,328), #1 of 86 in OH.
- #212 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,332 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #1 of 86
- in OH by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost FAYETTE-47 · Fayette 38.2/100k · #212 of 2,328
Fayette County · 38.2/100k · increasing
- BAND 38.2/100k
- VOL #212 of 2,328
- AVG 53 book
- YOY Increasing
- RATE 49 crash
- RANK +168.2% vs OH
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How does Fayette County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Fayette County is 2.7× 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 Ohio, Fayette County ranks 1 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 14.2 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 Fayette County's rate and the state average is 24.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Harrison County, at 35.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Harrison County (35.3), Noble County (34.9), Preble County (34.5), Pike County (29.6), Gallia County (27.6), Guernsey County (26.3), Vinton County (24.1), Fulton County (23.8), Clinton County (23.8), Hardin County (23.1), Madison County (22.4), Carroll County (22.4), Morgan County (22.0), Hocking County (21.8).
Fayette 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
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 Fayette County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Fayette County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Ohio statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for OH
- 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 OH counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Fayette County, Ohio?
Fayette County recorded 53 total traffic fatalities across 49 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 11 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Fayette County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Fayette County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Ohio may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Fayette County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Fayette 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 Fayette County?
Fayette County has a fatality rate of 38.2 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 Fayette County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Fayette County ranks #212 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 86 rated counties in OH, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Fayette County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Fayette County's per-capita rate of 38.2 per 100,000 residents is above the Ohio county average of 14.2. Visit the Ohio state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Fayette 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.