COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Garrett County, Maryland
Road fatality data for Garrett County (MD). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 54
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 17.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Near average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Garrett County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 5 deaths in the latest year.
Garrett County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Garrett County ranks #1,024 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #5 of 24 rated counties in MD. Garrett County's fatality rate of 17.6 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #1,024 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #1,306 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #5 of 24
- in MD by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost GARRETT-23 · Garrett 17.6/100k · #1,024 of 2,328
Garrett County · 17.6/100k · increasing
- TREND 17.6/100k
- CAUSE #1,024 of 2,328
- PHOTO 54 book
- VS-ST Increasing
- CRASH 47 crash
- FARS +34.1% vs MD
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How does Garrett County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Garrett County is 34% 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 Maryland, Garrett County ranks 5 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 13.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Garrett County's rate and the state average is 4.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Dorchester County, at 18.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.6). 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), 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), Frederick County (11.2), Baltimore County (10.9).
Garrett County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
18 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 44% 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 Garrett County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Garrett 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 GLetter index including MD counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Garrett County, Maryland?
Garrett County recorded 54 total traffic fatalities across 47 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Garrett County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Garrett County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Maryland may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Garrett County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Garrett 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 Garrett County?
Garrett County has a fatality rate of 17.6 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 Garrett County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Garrett County ranks #1,024 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #5 of 24 rated counties in MD, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Garrett County compare to the rest of Maryland?
Garrett County's per-capita rate of 17.6 per 100,000 residents is above 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 Garrett 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.