COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Habersham County: higher-rate fatality band
Habersham County (GA) is in the higher per-capita third: 41.0/100k (#171 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 73
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 20
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 41.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Habersham County ranks #171 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (41.0/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Habersham County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Habersham County sits in the higher-rate third at 41.0 per 100k (#171 of 2,328), #8 of 122 in GA.
- #171 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #991 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #8 of 122
- in GA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost HABERSHAM-13 · Habersham 41.0/100k · #171 of 2,328
Habersham County · 41.0/100k · increasing
- NHTSA 41.0/100k
- MILE #171 of 2,328
- POST 73 book
- BAND Increasing
- VOL 64 crash
- AVG +99.0% vs GA
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How does Habersham County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Habersham County is 99% 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 Georgia, Habersham County ranks 8 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 20.6 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Habersham County's rate and the state average is 20.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Heard County, at 41.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.5). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: McIntosh County (78.3), Bleckley County (48.1), Towns County (46.0), Dooly County (45.5), Brantley County (43.5), Peach County (41.7), Heard County (41.5), Chattooga County (39.6), Cook County (39.5), Pike County (39.1), Decatur County (37.8), Murray County (36.6), Candler County (36.2), Mitchell County (33.2).
Habersham County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
41 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 7% 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 Habersham County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Habersham County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Georgia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for GA
- 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 HLetter index including GA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Habersham County, Georgia?
Habersham County recorded 73 total traffic fatalities across 64 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 20 fatalities. The county averages approximately 8.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Habersham County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (64 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Habersham County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Georgia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Habersham County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Habersham 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 Habersham County?
Habersham County has a fatality rate of 41.0 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Habersham County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Habersham County ranks #171 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #8 of 122 rated counties in GA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Habersham County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Habersham County's per-capita rate of 41.0 per 100,000 residents is above the Georgia county average of 20.6. Visit the Georgia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Habersham 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.