COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Gloucester County: larger FARS fatality book
Gloucester County (NJ) holds a larger FARS book (307, #187 of 3,137) with 34 latest-year deaths.
- 307
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 34
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 11.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Gloucester County ranks #187 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (307 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Gloucester County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Gloucester County carries a top-third fatality book (307 across 2016-2023, #187 of 3,137) at 11.0/100k.
- #1,658 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #187 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #4 of 21
- in NJ by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost GLOUCESTER-1 · Gloucester 11.0/100k · #1,658 of 2,328
Gloucester County · 11.0/100k · increasing
- RATE 11.0/100k
- RANK #1,658 of 2,328
- BOOK 307 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE near Clark
- PHOTO +41.9% vs NJ
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · New Jersey state profile →
Gloucester County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Gloucester
Gloucester County
11 per 100k
- Clark
Clark County
11 per 100k
- Henry
Henry County
11 per 100k
- Lake
Lake County
11 per 100k
- Luzerne
Luzerne County
11 per 100k
What this shows Gloucester County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
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 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 71% 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
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for Gloucester County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (11.0 here), outside New Jersey.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (307 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Gloucester County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Gloucester County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- New Jersey statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NJ
- 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 NJ counties
- CLARK County, NV fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- HENRY County, GA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- LAKE County, IN fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- LUZERNE County, PA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
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 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 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.