COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Kosciusko County, Indiana
Road fatality data for Kosciusko County (IN). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 112
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 14
- Latest Year Deaths
- 17.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Increasing
- Trend
The verdict
According to NHTSA FARS, Kosciusko County ranks #1,034 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #35 of 84 rated counties in IN. Kosciusko County's fatality rate of 17.4 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #1,034 of 2,328
- national by fatality rate
- #35 of 84
- in IN by rate
- 44%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- Increasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Kosciusko County, Indiana recorded 112 total road fatalities across 100 reported crashes during the 2016-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 14 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 12.4 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 17.4 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.
Despite a comparatively active crash history (100 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Kosciusko County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Indiana state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Kosciusko County is increasing, which means annual fatalities have risen across the reporting period and may warrant closer attention from local transportation and enforcement agencies. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Kosciusko County's 112-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
112
Latest Year
14
Avg Annual
12.4
Rate per 100K
17.4
Trend
↑ Increasing
How does Kosciusko County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Kosciusko 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 Indiana, Kosciusko County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 16.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Kosciusko County's rate and the state average is 0.5 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Brown County, at 25.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 8.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Spencer County (40.2), Newton County (35.8), Randolph County (33.0), Pulaski County (32.3), Whitley County (31.7), Perry County (31.2), Fulton County (29.5), Crawford County (28.7), Montgomery County (28.5), White County (28.1), Jefferson County (27.2), Steuben County (25.8), Brown County (25.6), Greene County (25.6).
Kosciusko County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
17 44th percentile a lower per-capita rate than 44% of 2,328 rated counties
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-08-09
Kosciusko County's rate vs. the Indiana state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Kosciusko County, Indiana?
Kosciusko County recorded 112 total traffic fatalities across 100 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 14 fatalities. The county averages approximately 12.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Kosciusko County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (100 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Kosciusko County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Indiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Kosciusko County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko County?
Kosciusko County has a fatality rate of 17.4 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 Kosciusko County rank for road fatality rate?
According to NHTSA FARS, Kosciusko County ranks #1,034 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #35 of 84 rated counties in IN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Kosciusko County compare to the rest of Indiana?
Kosciusko County's per-capita rate of 17.4 per 100,000 residents is above the Indiana county average of 16.9. Visit the Indiana state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Kosciusko 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.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
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Every figure on PlainRoadSafety is computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no number is typed in by an editor. County figures are computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.