COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Marengo County: higher-rate fatality band
Marengo County (AL) is in the higher per-capita third: 53.5/100k (#72 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 54
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 10
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 53.5
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Marengo County ranks #72 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (53.5/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Marengo County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Marengo County sits in the higher-rate third at 53.5 per 100k (#72 of 2,328), #3 of 61 in AL.
- #72 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,312 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #3 of 61
- in AL by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost MARENGO-91 · Marengo 53.5/100k · #72 of 2,328
Marengo County · 53.5/100k · increasing
- RATE 53.5/100k
- RANK #72 of 2,328
- BOOK 54 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE 47 crash
- PHOTO +103.7% vs AL
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How does Marengo County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Marengo County is 2.0× 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, Marengo County ranks 3 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 26.3 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 Marengo County's rate and the state average is 27.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Chambers County, at 52.8 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Conecuh County (71.6), Winston County (55.1), 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), Sumter County (34.1).
Marengo County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
54 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 3% 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 Marengo County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Marengo 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 Marengo County, Alabama?
Marengo County recorded 54 total traffic fatalities across 47 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 10 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Marengo County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Marengo County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Alabama may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Marengo County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Marengo 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 Marengo County?
Marengo County has a fatality rate of 53.5 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 Marengo County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Marengo County ranks #72 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #3 of 61 rated counties in AL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Marengo County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Marengo County's per-capita rate of 53.5 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 Marengo 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.