COUNTY FATALITY DATA

Jasper County, Georgia

Road fatality data for Jasper County (GA). Data period: 2016-2023.

33
Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
5
Latest Year Deaths
Low count
30.4
Per 100k Residents
Well above average
Increasing
Trend

Rising fatality trend

Jasper County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 5 deaths in the latest year.

Jasper County on a rising FARS trend

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Jasper County ranks #373 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #18 of 122 rated counties in GA. Jasper County's fatality rate of 30.4 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.

#373 of 2,328
higher-rate third
#1,894 of 3,137
by total FARS fatalities
#18 of 122
in GA by rate
Increasing
fatality trend

NHTSA FARS milepost

Milepost JASPER-159 · Jasper 30.4/100k · #373 of 2,328

Jasper County · 30.4/100k · increasing

  • TREND 30.4/100k
  • CAUSE #373 of 2,328
  • PHOTO 33 book
  • VS-ST Increasing
  • CRASH 33 crash
  • FARS +47.6% vs GA

Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Georgia state profile →

How does Jasper County compare?

2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.

Jasper County
30.4 per 100k
Georgia county average
20.6 per 100k

Jasper County is 48% 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, Jasper County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 20.6 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Jasper County's rate and the state average is 9.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Candler County, at 36.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 5.8). 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), Habersham County (41.0), Chattooga County (39.6), Cook County (39.5), Pike County (39.1), Decatur County (37.8), Murray County (36.6), Candler County (36.2).

Jasper County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county

Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population

30 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 16% 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

040Georgia avg21/100k30.4/100k
Jasper County's rate vs. the Georgia state average

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many traffic fatalities occurred in Jasper County, Georgia?

Jasper County recorded 33 total traffic fatalities across 33 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.7 fatalities per year.

What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Jasper County?

Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Jasper County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Georgia may provide additional context.

Is the trend of road fatalities in Jasper County increasing or decreasing?

The trend in Jasper 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 Jasper County?

Jasper County has a fatality rate of 30.4 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.

Where does Jasper County rank for road fatality rate?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Jasper County ranks #373 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #18 of 122 rated counties in GA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.

How does Jasper County compare to the rest of Georgia?

Jasper County's per-capita rate of 30.4 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 Jasper 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.