COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Fulton County: higher-rate fatality band
Fulton County (PA) is in the higher per-capita third: 62.2/100k (#33 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 37
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 9
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 62.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Fulton County ranks #33 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (62.2/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Fulton County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Fulton County sits in the higher-rate third at 62.2 per 100k (#33 of 2,328), #1 of 63 in PA.
- #33 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,750 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #1 of 63
- in PA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost FULTON-57-PA · Fulton 62.2/100k · #33 of 2,328
Fulton County · 62.2/100k · increasing
- YOY 62.2/100k
- RATE #33 of 2,328
- RANK 37 book
- BOOK Increasing
- TREND 36 crash
- CAUSE +371.2% vs PA
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How does Fulton County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Fulton County is 4.7× 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 Pennsylvania, Fulton County ranks 1 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 13.2 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 Fulton County's rate and the state average is 49.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Potter County, at 31.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 30.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Potter County (31.3), Bedford County (23.2), Bradford County (21.8), Susquehanna County (21.0), Huntingdon County (20.7), Franklin County (19.6), Mercer County (19.4), Carbon County (18.3), McKean County (17.7), Wayne County (17.6), Perry County (17.4), Mifflin County (17.4), Crawford County (17.1), Schuylkill County (16.7).
Fulton County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
62 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 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 Fulton County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Fulton County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Pennsylvania statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for PA
- 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 PA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Fulton County, Pennsylvania?
Fulton County recorded 37 total traffic fatalities across 36 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 9 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Fulton County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Fulton County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Pennsylvania may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Fulton County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Fulton 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 Fulton County?
Fulton County has a fatality rate of 62.2 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 Fulton County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Fulton County ranks #33 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 63 rated counties in PA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Fulton County compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Fulton County's per-capita rate of 62.2 per 100,000 residents is above the Pennsylvania county average of 13.2. Visit the Pennsylvania state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Fulton 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.