COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Frederick County: larger FARS fatality book
Frederick County (MD) holds a larger FARS book (193, #333 of 3,137) with 33 latest-year deaths.
- 193
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 33
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 11.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Frederick County ranks #333 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (193 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Frederick County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Frederick County carries a top-third fatality book (193 across 2016-2023, #333 of 3,137) at 11.2/100k.
- #1,633 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #333 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #14 of 24
- in MD by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost FREDERICK-21 · Frederick 11.2/100k · #1,633 of 2,328
Frederick County · 11.2/100k · increasing
- TREND 11.2/100k
- CAUSE #1,633 of 2,328
- PHOTO 193 book
- VS-ST Increasing
- CRASH near Erie
- FARS -14.7% vs MD
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 → · Maryland state profile →
Frederick County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Harris
Harris County
11 per 100k
- Frederick
Frederick County
11 per 100k
- Erie
Erie County
11 per 100k
- Durham
Durham County
11 per 100k
- Larimer
Larimer County
11 per 100k
What this shows Frederick County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Frederick County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Frederick County is About the same as 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 Maryland, Frederick County ranks 14 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 13.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Frederick County's rate and the state average is 1.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Baltimore County, at 10.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Caroline County (35.7), Cecil County (24.6), Queen Anne`S County (20.9), Dorchester County (18.2), Garrett County (17.6), Somerset County (16.1), Allegany County (14.9), Prince George`S County (14.8), Worcester County (12.9), Wicomico County (12.4), Charles County (12.2), St. Mary`S County (12.1), Washington County (11.6), Baltimore County (10.9).
Frederick County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
11 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 70% 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 Frederick 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 (11.2 here), outside Maryland.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (193 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Frederick County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Frederick County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Maryland statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MD
- 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 MD counties
- ERIE County, PA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- HARRIS County, TX fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- DURHAM County, NC fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- LARIMER County, CO fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Frederick County, Maryland?
Frederick County recorded 193 total traffic fatalities across 187 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 33 fatalities. The county averages approximately 21.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Frederick County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (187 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Frederick County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Maryland may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Frederick County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Frederick 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 Frederick County?
Frederick County has a fatality rate of 11.2 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 Frederick County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Frederick County ranks #1,633 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #14 of 24 rated counties in MD, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Frederick County compare to the rest of Maryland?
Frederick County's per-capita rate of 11.2 per 100,000 residents is below the Maryland county average of 13.1. Visit the Maryland state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Frederick 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.