COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Macon County: higher-rate fatality band
Macon County (AL) is in the higher per-capita third: 32.7/100k (#316 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 78
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 32.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Decreasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Macon County ranks #316 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (32.7/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Macon County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Macon County sits in the higher-rate third at 32.7 per 100k (#316 of 2,328), #17 of 61 in AL.
- #316 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #931 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #17 of 61
- in AL by rate
- Decreasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost MACON-87 · Macon 32.7/100k · #316 of 2,328
Macon County · 32.7/100k · decreasing
- FARS 32.7/100k
- NHTSA #316 of 2,328
- MILE 78 book
- POST Decreasing
- BAND 64 crash
- VOL +24.5% vs AL
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Alabama state profile →
How does Macon County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Macon County is 24% 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 Alabama, Macon County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 26.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Macon County's rate and the state average is 6.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Crenshaw County, at 38.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 5.5). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Conecuh County (71.6), Winston County (55.1), Marengo County (53.5), Chambers County (52.8), Dallas County (49.8), Choctaw County (49.0), Coosa County (48.7), Cleburne County (44.8), Clarke County (44.8), Barbour County (44.7), Butler County (43.5), Cherokee County (39.0), Lawrence County (38.8), Crenshaw County (38.2).
Macon County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
33 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 13% 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 Macon County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Macon County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Alabama statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for AL
- 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 MLetter index including AL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Macon County, Alabama?
Macon County recorded 78 total traffic fatalities across 64 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 8.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Macon County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (64 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Macon County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Alabama may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Macon County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Macon County is decreasing. This suggests road safety improvements are having a positive effect in the county.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Macon County?
Macon County has a fatality rate of 32.7 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 Macon County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Macon County ranks #316 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #17 of 61 rated counties in AL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Macon County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Macon County's per-capita rate of 32.7 per 100,000 residents is above the Alabama county average of 26.3. Visit the Alabama state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Macon 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.