COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Iredell County: larger FARS fatality book
Iredell County (NC) holds a larger FARS book (193, #334 of 3,137) with 22 latest-year deaths.
- 193
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 22
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 11.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Iredell County ranks #334 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (193 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Iredell County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Iredell County carries a top-third fatality book (193 across 2016-2023, #334 of 3,137) at 11.0/100k.
- #1,662 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #334 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #74 of 94
- in NC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost IREDELL-97 · Iredell 11.0/100k · #1,662 of 2,328
Iredell County · 11.0/100k · increasing
- FARS 11.0/100k
- NHTSA #1,662 of 2,328
- MILE 193 book
- POST Increasing
- BAND 183 crash
- VOL -41.4% vs NC
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How does Iredell County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Iredell County is 41% 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 North Carolina, Iredell County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 18.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Iredell County's rate and the state average is 7.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Edgecombe County, at 28.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 17.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Robeson County (55.4), Scotland County (52.4), Montgomery County (49.8), Bertie County (47.3), Halifax County (44.4), Sampson County (41.9), Duplin County (38.4), Warren County (37.2), Alexander County (32.9), Anson County (32.0), Columbus County (31.9), Bladen County (30.5), Gates County (29.0, limited data), Edgecombe County (28.7).
Iredell 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 71% 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 Iredell County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Iredell County vs other counties by rate Per-100k fatality comparison
- North Carolina statewide fatality data All counties in this state
- Deadliest states for driving Context for NC
- State fatality changes Year-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. counties Alphabetical county index
- All state profiles 51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparison Route-level lookup tool
- National statistics download FARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality data Methodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road risk Rate denominator explained
- Counties starting with I Letter index including NC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Iredell County, North Carolina?
Iredell County recorded 193 total traffic fatalities across 183 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 22 fatalities. The county averages approximately 21.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Iredell County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (183 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Iredell County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Iredell County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Iredell 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 Iredell County?
Iredell County has a fatality rate of 11.0 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 Iredell County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Iredell County ranks #1,662 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #74 of 94 rated counties in NC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Iredell County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Iredell County's per-capita rate of 11.0 per 100,000 residents is below the North Carolina county average of 18.8. Visit the North Carolina state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Iredell 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.