COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Georgetown County: higher-rate fatality band
Georgetown County (SC) is in the higher per-capita third: 31.9/100k (#336 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 112
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 21
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 31.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Georgetown County ranks #336 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (31.9/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Georgetown County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Georgetown County sits in the higher-rate third at 31.9 per 100k (#336 of 2,328), #14 of 44 in SC.
- #336 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #624 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #14 of 44
- in SC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost GEORGETOWN-4 · Georgetown 31.9/100k · #336 of 2,328
Georgetown County · 31.9/100k · increasing
- POST 31.9/100k
- BAND #336 of 2,328
- VOL 112 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 105 crash
- RATE +14.3% vs SC
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How does Georgetown County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Georgetown 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 South Carolina, Georgetown County ranks 14 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 27.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Georgetown County's rate and the state average is 4.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Saluda County, at 31.4 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.5). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Fairfield County (73.5), Jasper County (56.6), Clarendon County (51.6), Calhoun County (49.3), Bamberg County (46.2), Marion County (45.6), Orangeburg County (44.7), Dillon County (43.3), Darlington County (43.3), Colleton County (41.2), Marlboro County (38.9), Laurens County (37.8), Chester County (34.1), Saluda County (31.4).
Georgetown County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
32 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 14% 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 Georgetown County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Georgetown County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- South Carolina statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for SC
- 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 SC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Georgetown County, South Carolina?
Georgetown County recorded 112 total traffic fatalities across 105 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 21 fatalities. The county averages approximately 12.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Georgetown County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (105 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Georgetown County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for South Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Georgetown County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Georgetown 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 Georgetown County?
Georgetown County has a fatality rate of 31.9 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.
Where does Georgetown County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Georgetown County ranks #336 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #14 of 44 rated counties in SC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Georgetown County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Georgetown County's per-capita rate of 31.9 per 100,000 residents is above the South Carolina county average of 27.9. Visit the South Carolina state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Georgetown 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.