COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Lauderdale County, Tennessee
Road fatality data for Lauderdale County (TN). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 45
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- 24.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
According to NHTSA FARS, Lauderdale County ranks #607 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #31 of 87 rated counties in TN. Lauderdale County's fatality rate of 24.4 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #607 of 2,328
- national by fatality rate
- #31 of 87
- in TN by rate
- 26%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Lauderdale County, Tennessee recorded 45 total road fatalities across 42 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 6 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 5.0 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 24.4 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.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Lauderdale County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Tennessee 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 Lauderdale County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Lauderdale County's 45-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
45
Latest Year
6
Avg Annual
5.0
Rate per 100K
24.4
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Lauderdale County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Lauderdale 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 Tennessee, Lauderdale County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 21.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Lauderdale County's rate and the state average is 3.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is McNairy County, at 30.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 6.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Haywood County (63.5), Crockett County (57.2), Cannon County (46.5), Bledsoe County (46.5), Meigs County (43.8), Jackson County (40.4), Cocke County (40.1), Henderson County (35.6), Campbell County (34.8), Macon County (33.6), Morgan County (32.4), McMinn County (32.3), Hardeman County (31.3), McNairy County (30.6).
Lauderdale County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
24 26th percentile a lower per-capita rate than 26% of 2,328 rated counties
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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-08-09
Lauderdale County's rate vs. the Tennessee state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Lauderdale County, Tennessee?
Lauderdale County recorded 45 total traffic fatalities across 42 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Lauderdale County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Lauderdale County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Tennessee may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Lauderdale County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Lauderdale County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County has a fatality rate of 24.4 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 Lauderdale County rank for road fatality rate?
According to NHTSA FARS, Lauderdale County ranks #607 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #31 of 87 rated counties in TN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Lauderdale County compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Lauderdale County's per-capita rate of 24.4 per 100,000 residents is above the Tennessee county average of 21.1. Visit the Tennessee state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Lauderdale 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
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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.