COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Greene County: lower-rate fatality band
Greene County (NY) is in the lower per-capita third: 6.4/100k (#2,108 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 56
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 6.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Lower per-capita fatality band
Greene County ranks #2,108 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (6.4/100k) - bottom-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Greene County in the lower-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Greene County sits in the lower-rate third at 6.4 per 100k (#2,108 of 2,328), #43 of 61 in NY.
- #2,108 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,251 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #43 of 61
- in NY by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost GREENE-39 · Greene 6.4/100k · #2,108 of 2,328
Greene County · 6.4/100k · increasing
- POST 6.4/100k
- BAND #2,108 of 2,328
- VOL 56 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 54 crash
- RATE -35.0% vs NY
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How does Greene County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Greene County is 35% safer 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, Greene County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 9.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Greene County's rate and the state average is 3.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Oswego County, at 13.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 7.1). 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), Genesee County (15.6), St Lawrence County (15.0), Allegany County (15.0), Tioga County (14.7), Wayne County (14.3), Oswego County (13.5).
Greene County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
6 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 90% 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 Greene County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Greene 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 Greene County, New York?
Greene County recorded 56 total traffic fatalities across 54 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Greene County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (54 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Greene County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for New York may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Greene County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Greene 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 Greene County?
Greene County has a fatality rate of 6.4 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Greene County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Greene County ranks #2,108 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #43 of 61 rated counties in NY, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Greene County compare to the rest of New York?
Greene County's per-capita rate of 6.4 per 100,000 residents is below 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 Greene 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.