COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Forsyth County: larger FARS fatality book
Forsyth County (NC) holds a larger FARS book (340, #164 of 3,137) with 51 latest-year deaths.
- 340
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 51
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 13.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Forsyth County ranks #164 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (340 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Forsyth County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Forsyth County carries a top-third fatality book (340 across 2016-2023, #164 of 3,137) at 13.0/100k.
- #1,443 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #164 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #58 of 94
- in NC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost FORSYTH-67 · Forsyth 13.0/100k · #1,443 of 2,328
Forsyth County · 13.0/100k · increasing
- POST 13.0/100k
- BAND #1,443 of 2,328
- VOL 340 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY near Dallas
- RATE -30.8% vs NC
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · North Carolina state profile →
Forsyth County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Chatham
Chatham County
13 per 100k
- Hays
Hays County
13 per 100k
- Dallas
Dallas County
13 per 100k
- Sacramento
Sacramento County
13 per 100k
- Forsyth
Forsyth County
13 per 100k
What this shows Forsyth County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Forsyth County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Forsyth County is 31% 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 North Carolina, Forsyth County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 18.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Forsyth County's rate and the state average is 5.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Edgecombe County, at 28.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 15.7). 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), Duplin County (38.4), 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).
Forsyth County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
13 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 62% 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
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for Forsyth County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (13.0 here), outside North Carolina.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (340 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Forsyth County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Forsyth 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 FLetter index including NC counties
- DALLAS County, TX fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- SACRAMENTO County, CA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- CHATHAM County, GA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- HAYS County, TX fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Forsyth County, North Carolina?
Forsyth County recorded 340 total traffic fatalities across 317 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 51 fatalities. The county averages approximately 37.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Forsyth County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (317 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Forsyth County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Forsyth County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County?
Forsyth County has a fatality rate of 13.0 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Forsyth County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Forsyth County ranks #1,443 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #58 of 94 rated counties in NC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Forsyth County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Forsyth County's per-capita rate of 13.0 per 100,000 residents is below 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 Forsyth 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.