COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Gloucester County, New Jersey
Road fatality data for Gloucester County (NJ). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 307
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 34
- Latest Year Deaths
- 11.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Increasing
- Trend
The verdict
According to NHTSA FARS, Gloucester County ranks #1,658 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #4 of 21 rated counties in NJ. Gloucester County's fatality rate of 11.0 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #1,658 of 2,328
- national by fatality rate
- #4 of 21
- in NJ by rate
- 71%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- Increasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Gloucester County, New Jersey recorded 307 total road fatalities across 287 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 34 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 34.1 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 11.0 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Despite a comparatively active crash history (287 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Gloucester County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the New Jersey 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 Gloucester County is increasing, which means annual fatalities have risen across the reporting period and may warrant closer attention from local transportation and enforcement agencies. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Gloucester County's 307-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
307
Latest Year
34
Avg Annual
34.1
Rate per 100K
11.0
Trend
↑ Increasing
How does Gloucester County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Gloucester County is 41% 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 Jersey, Gloucester County ranks 4 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 7.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Gloucester County's rate and the state average is 3.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Warren County, at 9.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Salem County (18.4), Atlantic County (14.5), Cumberland County (14.4), Warren County (9.9), Camden County (7.8), Burlington County (7.7), Mercer County (7.6), Cape May County (7.4), Middlesex County (6.8), Ocean County (6.5), Union County (6.5), Somerset County (6.3), Sussex County (6.2), Essex County (6.2).
Gloucester County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
11 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 71% of 2,328 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 · 2026-08-09
Gloucester County's rate vs. the New Jersey state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Gloucester County, New Jersey?
Gloucester County recorded 307 total traffic fatalities across 287 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 34 fatalities. The county averages approximately 34.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Gloucester County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (287 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Gloucester County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for New Jersey may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Gloucester County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Gloucester 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 Gloucester County?
Gloucester County has a fatality rate of 11.0 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Gloucester County rank for road fatality rate?
According to NHTSA FARS, Gloucester County ranks #1,658 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #4 of 21 rated counties in NJ, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Gloucester County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Gloucester County's per-capita rate of 11.0 per 100,000 residents is above the New Jersey county average of 7.8. Visit the New Jersey state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Gloucester 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) This information is for research and informational purposes only
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Every figure on PlainRoadSafety is computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no number is typed in by an editor. County figures are computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.