COUNTY FATALITY DATA

Greene County, Alabama

Road fatality data for Greene County (AL). Data period: 2016-2023.

64
Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
10
Latest Year Deaths
1.0%
of Alabama road deaths
Increasing
Trend

The verdict

Greene County recorded 10 road deaths in its most recent year, which sits above the national midpoint for raw county death tolls, 1.0% of Alabama's statewide total.

71%
of U.S. counties have fewer deaths
1.0%
of Alabama's statewide deaths
Increasing
fatality trend

What the Data Shows

Greene County, Alabama recorded 64 total road fatalities across 53 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 10 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 7.1 fatalities per year. Per-capita rates are not reported for every county in the FARS dataset; by raw count, Greene County sits above the national midpoint for raw county death tolls.

Despite a comparatively active crash history (53 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Greene County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Alabama 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 Greene 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 Greene County's 64-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.

Total Fatalities

64

Latest Year

10

Avg Annual

7.1

Trend

↑ Increasing

How does Greene County compare?

Greene County 10 deaths
Alabama county average 15 deaths
U.S. county average 13 deaths

Greene County recorded 10 road deaths in its most recent year, 1.0% of Alabama's statewide total, more than 71% of U.S. counties by count. This county is below the 10,000-resident threshold for a population-stable per-capita rate, so figures are shown as counts.

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Data period: 2016-2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many traffic fatalities occurred in Greene County, Alabama?

Greene County recorded 64 total traffic fatalities across 53 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 10 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.1 fatalities per year.

What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Greene County?

Despite a comparatively active crash history (53 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Greene County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Alabama 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?

Per-capita fatality rate data is not available for Greene County (fewer than 10,000 residents). By raw count, the county sits above the national midpoint for raw county death tolls.

How does Greene County compare to the rest of Alabama?

Greene County recorded 10 deaths in its most recent year, below the Alabama county average of 15. Visit the Alabama 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.

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only

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