COUNTY FATALITY DATA
King William County: higher-rate fatality band
King William County (VA) is in the higher per-capita third: 21.0/100k (#774 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 29
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 4
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 21.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Near average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
King William County ranks #774 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (21.0/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
King William County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, King William County sits in the higher-rate third at 21.0 per 100k (#774 of 2,328), #29 of 105 in VA.
- #774 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #2,044 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #29 of 105
- in VA by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost KING-WILLIAM · King William 21.0/100k · #774 of 2,328
King William County · 21.0/100k · stable
- BAND 21.0/100k
- VOL #774 of 2,328
- AVG 29 book
- YOY Stable
- RATE 27 crash
- RANK +16.4% vs VA
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How does King William County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
King William County is About the same as 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, King William 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 King William County's rate and the state average is 3.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Clarke County, at 32.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 11.3). 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).
King William County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
21 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 33% 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 King William County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- King William 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 KLetter index including VA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in King William County, Virginia?
King William County recorded 29 total traffic fatalities across 27 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 4 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in King William County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for King William County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in King William County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in King William County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in King William County?
King William County has a fatality rate of 21.0 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 King William County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, King William County ranks #774 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #29 of 105 rated counties in VA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does King William County compare to the rest of Virginia?
King William County's per-capita rate of 21.0 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 King William 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.