COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Isle Of Wight County, Virginia
Road fatality data for Isle Of Wight County (VA). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 59
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 9
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 22.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Isle Of Wight County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 9 deaths in the latest year.
Isle Of Wight County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Isle Of Wight County ranks #718 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #25 of 105 rated counties in VA. Isle Of Wight County's fatality rate of 22.1 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #718 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,196 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #25 of 105
- in VA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost ISLE-OF-WIGH · Isle Of Wight 22.1/100k · #718 of 2,328
Isle Of Wight County · 22.1/100k · increasing
- BAND 22.1/100k
- VOL #718 of 2,328
- AVG 59 book
- YOY Increasing
- RATE 56 crash
- RANK +22.5% vs VA
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How does Isle Of Wight County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Isle Of Wight County is 23% 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 Virginia, Isle Of Wight County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Isle Of Wight County's rate and the state average is 4.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Clarke County, at 32.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 10.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Sussex County (83.7), Madison County (63.7), Charlotte County (61.8), Halifax County (59.8), Nelson County (54.4), Dinwiddie County (52.9), Buchanan County (47.2), Campbell County (39.8), Wythe County (39.1), Brunswick County (38.1), Accomack County (36.1), Patrick County (34.3), Mecklenburg County (32.6), Clarke County (32.3).
Isle Of Wight County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
22 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 31% 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 Isle Of Wight County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Isle Of Wight County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Virginia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for VA
- 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 VA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Isle Of Wight County, Virginia?
Isle Of Wight County recorded 59 total traffic fatalities across 56 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 9 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Isle Of Wight County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (56 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Isle Of Wight County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Isle Of Wight County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Isle Of Wight 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 Isle Of Wight County?
Isle Of Wight County has a fatality rate of 22.1 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Isle Of Wight County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Isle Of Wight County ranks #718 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #25 of 105 rated counties in VA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Isle Of Wight County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Isle Of Wight County's per-capita rate of 22.1 per 100,000 residents is above the Virginia county average of 18.0. Visit the Virginia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Isle Of Wight 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.