COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Genesee County, New York
Road fatality data for Genesee County (NY). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 75
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 9
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 15.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Genesee County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 9 deaths in the latest year.
Genesee County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Genesee County ranks #1,204 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #9 of 61 rated counties in NY. Genesee County's fatality rate of 15.6 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #1,204 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #969 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #9 of 61
- in NY by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost GENESEE-37 · Genesee 15.6/100k · #1,204 of 2,328
Genesee County · 15.6/100k · increasing
- TREND 15.6/100k
- CAUSE #1,204 of 2,328
- PHOTO 75 book
- VS-ST Increasing
- CRASH 70 crash
- FARS +58.5% vs NY
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How does Genesee County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Genesee County is 59% 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 New York, Genesee County ranks 9 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 9.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Genesee County's rate and the state average is 5.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is St Lawrence County, at 15.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.6). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Columbia County (28.1), Orleans County (20.4), Ontario County (18.7), Seneca County (18.5), Cattaraugus County (17.2), Washington County (16.7), Essex County (16.3), Yates County (16.3), St Lawrence County (15.0), Allegany County (15.0), Tioga County (14.7), Wayne County (14.3), Oswego County (13.5), Schoharie County (13.3).
Genesee County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
16 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 52% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to Genesee County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Genesee County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- New York statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NY
- 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 NY counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Genesee County, New York?
Genesee County recorded 75 total traffic fatalities across 70 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 9 fatalities. The county averages approximately 8.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Genesee County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (70 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Genesee County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for New York may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Genesee County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Genesee 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 Genesee County?
Genesee County has a fatality rate of 15.6 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 Genesee County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Genesee County ranks #1,204 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #9 of 61 rated counties in NY, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Genesee County compare to the rest of New York?
Genesee County's per-capita rate of 15.6 per 100,000 residents is above the New York county average of 9.8. Visit the New York state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Genesee 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.