COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Laurens County: higher-rate fatality band
Laurens County (SC) is in the higher per-capita third: 37.8/100k (#225 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 199
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 26
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 37.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Laurens County ranks #225 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (37.8/100k) - 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 37.8 per 100k (#225 of 2,328), #12 of 44 in SC.
- #225 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #317 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #12 of 44
- in SC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost LAURENS-59 · Laurens 37.8/100k · #225 of 2,328
Laurens County · 37.8/100k · increasing
- VOL 37.8/100k
- AVG #225 of 2,328
- YOY 199 book
- RATE Increasing
- RANK 174 crash
- BOOK +35.5% vs SC
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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 35% 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 South Carolina, Laurens County ranks 12 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 27.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Laurens County's rate and the state average is 9.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Marlboro County, at 38.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Fairfield County (73.5), Jasper County (56.6), Clarendon County (51.6), Calhoun County (49.3), Bamberg County (46.2), Marion County (45.6), Orangeburg County (44.7), Dillon County (43.3), Darlington County (43.3), Colleton County (41.2), Marlboro County (38.9), Chester County (34.1), Georgetown County (31.9), Saluda County (31.4).
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
38 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 9% 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
- South Carolina statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for SC
- 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 SC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Laurens County, South Carolina?
Laurens County recorded 199 total traffic fatalities across 174 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 26 fatalities. The county averages approximately 22.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Laurens County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (174 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Laurens County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for South Carolina 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 37.8 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten 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 #225 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #12 of 44 rated counties in SC, 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 South Carolina?
Laurens County's per-capita rate of 37.8 per 100,000 residents is above the South Carolina county average of 27.9. Visit the South Carolina 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.