COUNTY FATALITY DATA

Loudon County, Tennessee

Road fatality data for Loudon County (TN). Data period: 2016-2023.

83
Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
8
Latest Year Deaths
15.2
Per 100k Residents
Increasing
Trend

The verdict

Loudon County's fatality rate of 15.2 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.

47%
of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
18.1/100k
Tennessee county average
Increasing
fatality trend

What the Data Shows

Loudon County, Tennessee recorded 83 total road fatalities across 74 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 8 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 9.2 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 15.2 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 (74 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Loudon 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 Loudon 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 Loudon County's 83-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.

Total Fatalities

83

Latest Year

8

Avg Annual

9.2

Rate per 100K

15.2

Trend

↑ Increasing

How does Loudon County compare?

Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.

Loudon County
15.2 per 100k
Tennessee county average
18.1 per 100k

Loudon County is 16% safer than the comparison

Average annual 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.

Among the 15 rated counties in Tennessee, Loudon County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 18.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Loudon County's rate and the state average is 2.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Cannon County, at 23.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 8.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Haywood County (39.8), Humphreys County (32.3), Hickman County (31.4), Henderson County (31.0), Marion County (31.0), Hardin County (28.3), Decatur County (28.3), Crockett County (27.9), Meigs County (27.8), Sequatchie County (27.4), Scott County (25.3), Monroe County (24.5), Cannon County (23.9), Bledsoe County (23.9).

Loudon County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county

Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population

15 47th percentile a lower per-capita rate than 47% of 2,392 rated counties

Loudon County 0 60 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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03

Loudon County's rate vs. the Tennessee state average

030Tennessee avg18/100k15.2/100k
Loudon County's rate vs. the Tennessee state average

Frequently Asked Questions

How many traffic fatalities occurred in Loudon County, Tennessee?

Loudon County recorded 83 total traffic fatalities across 74 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 8 fatalities. The county averages approximately 9.2 fatalities per year.

What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Loudon County?

Despite a comparatively active crash history (74 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Loudon County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Tennessee may provide additional context.

Is the trend of road fatalities in Loudon County increasing or decreasing?

The trend in Loudon 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 Loudon County?

Loudon County has a fatality rate of 15.2 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.

How does Loudon County compare to the rest of Tennessee?

Loudon County's per-capita rate of 15.2 per 100,000 residents is below the Tennessee county average of 18.1. Visit the Tennessee state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.

Where does the road fatality data for Loudon 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) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only

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