COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Ford County: higher-rate fatality band
Ford County (IL) is in the higher per-capita third: 30.2/100k (#381 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 30
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 4
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 30.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Ford County ranks #381 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (30.2/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Ford County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Ford County sits in the higher-rate third at 30.2 per 100k (#381 of 2,328), #13 of 81 in IL.
- #381 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,998 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #13 of 81
- in IL by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost FORD-53 · Ford 30.2/100k · #381 of 2,328
Ford County · 30.2/100k · stable
- MILE 30.2/100k
- POST #381 of 2,328
- BAND 30 book
- VOL Stable
- AVG 27 crash
- YOY +58.8% vs IL
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How does Ford County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Ford County is 59% 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 Illinois, Ford County ranks 13 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 19.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Ford County's rate and the state average is 11.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Stephenson County, at 30.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Mason County (55.9), Pike County (55.8), Cumberland County (48.7), Montgomery County (47.0), Lawrence County (40.5), Saline County (39.3), Richland County (38.7), Iroquois County (38.3), Bond County (36.5), Union County (36.0), Ogle County (31.2), Jefferson County (30.3), Stephenson County (30.2), Jo Daviess County (27.6).
Ford 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 Ford County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Ford County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Illinois statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for IL
- 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 IL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Ford County, Illinois?
Ford County recorded 30 total traffic fatalities across 27 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 4 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Ford County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Ford County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Illinois may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Ford County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Ford County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Ford County?
Ford County has a fatality rate of 30.2 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 Ford County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Ford County ranks #381 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #13 of 81 rated counties in IL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Ford County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Ford County's per-capita rate of 30.2 per 100,000 residents is above the Illinois county average of 19.0. Visit the Illinois state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Ford 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.