COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Gates County, North Carolina
Road fatality data for Gates County (NC). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 25
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- 27.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
Gates County's fatality rate of 27.1 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- 11%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 16.8/100k
- North Carolina county average
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Gates County, North Carolina recorded 25 total road fatalities across 24 reported crashes during the 2016-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 3 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 2.8 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 27.1 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.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Gates County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the North Carolina state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Gates County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Gates County's 25-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
25
Latest Year
3
Avg Annual
2.8
Rate per 100K
27.1
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Gates County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Gates County is 61% deadlier than the comparison
Average annual 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.
Among the 15 rated counties in North Carolina, Gates County ranks 13 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 16.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Gates County's rate and the state average is 10.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Sampson County, at 28.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Robeson County (40.9), Northampton County (40.1), Columbus County (38.1), Bladen County (37.0), Bertie County (34.9), Montgomery County (34.1), Warren County (33.4), Scotland County (33.2), Duplin County (31.9), Halifax County (29.8), Hertford County (28.8), Sampson County (28.5), Richmond County (22.9), Anson County (22.8).
Gates County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
27 11th percentile a lower per-capita rate than 11% of 2,392 rated counties
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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03
Gates County's rate vs. the North Carolina state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Gates County, North Carolina?
Gates County recorded 25 total traffic fatalities across 24 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 2.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Gates County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Gates County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Gates County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Gates County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Gates County?
Gates County has a fatality rate of 27.1 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.
How does Gates County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Gates County's per-capita rate of 27.1 per 100,000 residents is above the North Carolina county average of 16.8. Visit the North Carolina state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Gates 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.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
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