COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Madison County: larger FARS fatality book
Madison County (IL) holds a larger FARS book (272, #222 of 3,137) with 39 latest-year deaths.
- 272
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 39
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 14.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Madison County ranks #222 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (272 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Madison County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Madison County carries a top-third fatality book (272 across 2016-2023, #222 of 3,137) at 14.8/100k.
- #1,287 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #222 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #43 of 81
- in IL by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost MADISON-119 · Madison 14.8/100k · #1,287 of 2,328
Madison County · 14.8/100k · increasing
- RANK 14.8/100k
- BOOK #1,287 of 2,328
- TREND 272 book
- CAUSE Increasing
- PHOTO near Bell
- VS-ST -22.2% vs IL
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 → · Illinois state profile →
Madison County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Madison
Madison County
15 per 100k
- Bell
Bell County
15 per 100k
- Fresno
Fresno County
15 per 100k
- Maricopa
Maricopa County
15 per 100k
- Prince Geo…
Prince George`S County
15 per 100k
What this shows Madison County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Madison County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Madison County is 22% safer 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 Illinois, Madison County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 19.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Madison County's rate and the state average is 4.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Ford County, at 30.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 15.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Mason County (55.9), Pike County (55.8), Cumberland County (48.7), Montgomery County (47.0), Lawrence County (40.5), Saline County (39.3), Richland County (38.7), Iroquois County (38.3), Bond County (36.5), Union County (36.0), Ogle County (31.2), Jefferson County (30.3), Ford County (30.2), Stephenson County (30.2).
Madison 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 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 55% 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
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for Madison County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (14.8 here), outside Illinois.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (272 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Madison County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Madison County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Illinois statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for IL
- 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 IL counties
- BELL County, TX fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- FRESNO County, CA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- MARICOPA County, AZ fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- PRINCE GEORGE`S County, MD fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Madison County, Illinois?
Madison County recorded 272 total traffic fatalities across 250 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 39 fatalities. The county averages approximately 30.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Madison County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (250 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Madison County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Illinois may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Madison County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Madison 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 Madison County?
Madison County has a fatality rate of 14.8 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.
Where does Madison County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Madison County ranks #1,287 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #43 of 81 rated counties in IL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Madison County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Madison County's per-capita rate of 14.8 per 100,000 residents is below the Illinois county average of 19.0. Visit the Illinois state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Madison 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.