COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Indian River County: larger FARS fatality book
Indian River County (FL) holds a larger FARS book (200, #315 of 3,137) with 18 latest-year deaths.
- 200
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 18
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 10.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Indian River County ranks #315 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (200 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Indian River County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Indian River County carries a top-third fatality book (200 across 2016-2023, #315 of 3,137) at 10.6/100k.
- #1,704 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #315 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #62 of 65
- in FL by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost INDIAN-RIVER · Indian River 10.6/100k · #1,704 of 2,328
Indian River County · 10.6/100k · increasing
- CAUSE 10.6/100k
- PHOTO #1,704 of 2,328
- VS-ST 200 book
- CRASH Increasing
- FARS 191 crash
- NHTSA -56.0% vs FL
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How does Indian River County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Indian River County is 56% 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 Florida, Indian River County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Indian River County's rate and the state average is 13.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Bradford County, at 35.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 25.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Glades County (86.0), Hardee County (58.2), Dixie County (57.3), Madison County (54.0), Calhoun County (52.0), Gadsden County (47.9), Franklin County (47.6), Levy County (45.1), Suwannee County (41.2), Gulf County (38.2), Hamilton County (37.1), Hendry County (36.9), De Soto County (36.1), Bradford County (35.9).
Indian River 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 73% 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 Indian River County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Indian River County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Florida statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for FL
- 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 ILetter index including FL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Indian River County, Florida?
Indian River County recorded 200 total traffic fatalities across 191 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 18 fatalities. The county averages approximately 22.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Indian River County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (191 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Indian River County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Florida may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Indian River County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Indian River 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 Indian River County?
Indian River County has a fatality rate of 10.6 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 Indian River County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Indian River County ranks #1,704 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #62 of 65 rated counties in FL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Indian River County compare to the rest of Florida?
Indian River County's per-capita rate of 10.6 per 100,000 residents is below the Florida county average of 24.1. Visit the Florida state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Indian River 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.