COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Laurens County: higher-rate fatality band
Laurens County (GA) is in the higher per-capita third: 32.0/100k (#334 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 98
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 16
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 32.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Laurens County ranks #334 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (32.0/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Laurens County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Laurens County sits in the higher-rate third at 32.0 per 100k (#334 of 2,328), #16 of 122 in GA.
- #334 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #731 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #16 of 122
- in GA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost LAURENS-175 · Laurens 32.0/100k · #334 of 2,328
Laurens County · 32.0/100k · increasing
- CAUSE 32.0/100k
- PHOTO #334 of 2,328
- VS-ST 98 book
- CRASH Increasing
- FARS 92 crash
- NHTSA +55.3% vs GA
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How does Laurens County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Laurens County is 55% 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, Laurens 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 Laurens County's rate and the state average is 11.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Candler County, at 36.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 4.2). 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).
Laurens County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
32 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 14% 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 Laurens County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Laurens County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Georgia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for GA
- 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 LLetter index including GA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Laurens County, Georgia?
Laurens County recorded 98 total traffic fatalities across 92 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 16 fatalities. The county averages approximately 10.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Laurens County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (92 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Laurens County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Georgia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Laurens County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Laurens 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 Laurens County?
Laurens County has a fatality rate of 32.0 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 Laurens County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Laurens County ranks #334 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #16 of 122 rated counties in GA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Laurens County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Laurens County's per-capita rate of 32.0 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 Laurens 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.