COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Grundy County, Tennessee
Road fatality data for Grundy County (TN). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 16
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 1
- Latest Year Deaths
- 7.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
According to NHTSA FARS, Grundy County ranks #2,027 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #84 of 87 rated counties in TN. Grundy County's fatality rate of 7.2 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #2,027 of 2,328
- national by fatality rate
- #84 of 87
- in TN by rate
- 87%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Grundy County, Tennessee recorded 16 total road fatalities across 14 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 1 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 1.8 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 7.2 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.
With a small recorded crash count (14), FARS does not publish an individual cause-code breakdown for Grundy County, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Tennessee 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 Grundy County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Grundy County's 16-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
16
Latest Year
1
Avg Annual
1.8
Rate per 100K
7.2
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Grundy County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Grundy County is 66% 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 Tennessee, Grundy County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 21.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Grundy County's rate and the state average is 13.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is McNairy County, at 30.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 23.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Haywood County (63.5), Crockett County (57.2), Cannon County (46.5), Bledsoe County (46.5), Meigs County (43.8), Jackson County (40.4), Cocke County (40.1), Henderson County (35.6), Campbell County (34.8), Macon County (33.6), Morgan County (32.4), McMinn County (32.3), Hardeman County (31.3), McNairy County (30.6).
Grundy County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
7 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 87% 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
Grundy County's rate vs. the Tennessee state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Grundy County, Tennessee?
Grundy County recorded 16 total traffic fatalities across 14 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 1 fatalities. The county averages approximately 1.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Grundy County?
With a small recorded crash count (14), FARS does not publish an individual cause-code breakdown for Grundy County. Statewide data for Tennessee may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Grundy County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Grundy County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Grundy County?
Grundy County has a fatality rate of 7.2 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 Grundy County rank for road fatality rate?
According to NHTSA FARS, Grundy County ranks #2,027 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #84 of 87 rated counties in TN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Grundy County compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Grundy County's per-capita rate of 7.2 per 100,000 residents is below the Tennessee county average of 21.1. Visit the Tennessee state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Grundy 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.