COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Marion County: larger FARS fatality book
Marion County (FL) holds a larger FARS book (747, #49 of 3,137) with 103 latest-year deaths.
- 747
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 103
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 25.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Marion County ranks #49 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (747 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Marion County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Marion County carries a top-third fatality book (747 across 2016-2023, #49 of 3,137) at 25.1/100k.
- #575 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #49 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #19 of 65
- in FL by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost MARION-83 · Marion 25.1/100k · #575 of 2,328
Marion County · 25.1/100k · increasing
- FARS 25.1/100k
- NHTSA #575 of 2,328
- MILE 747 book
- POST Increasing
- BAND near Berkeley
- VOL +4.1% vs FL
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 → · Florida state profile →
Marion County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Pulaski
Pulaski County
22 per 100k
- Spartanburg
Spartanburg County
24 per 100k
- Berkeley
Berkeley County
24 per 100k
- Marion
Marion County
25 per 100k
- Shelby
Shelby County
29 per 100k
What this shows Marion County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Marion County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Marion County is About the same as 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 Florida, Marion County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Marion County's rate and the state average is 1.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Bradford County, at 35.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 10.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Glades County (86.0), Hardee County (58.2), Dixie County (57.3), Madison County (54.0), Calhoun County (52.0), Gadsden County (47.9), Franklin County (47.6), Levy County (45.1), Suwannee County (41.2), Gulf County (38.2), Hamilton County (37.1), Hendry County (36.9), De Soto County (36.1), Bradford County (35.9).
Marion County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
25 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 25% 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 Marion 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 (25.1 here), outside Florida.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (747 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Marion County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Marion County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Florida statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for FL
- 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 FL counties
- BERKELEY County, SC fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- SPARTANBURG County, SC fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- PULASKI County, AR fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- SHELBY County, TN fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Marion County, Florida?
Marion County recorded 747 total traffic fatalities across 689 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 103 fatalities. The county averages approximately 83.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Marion County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (689 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Marion County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Florida may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Marion County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Marion 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 Marion County?
Marion County has a fatality rate of 25.1 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 Marion County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Marion County ranks #575 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #19 of 65 rated counties in FL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Marion County compare to the rest of Florida?
Marion County's per-capita rate of 25.1 per 100,000 residents is above the Florida county average of 24.1. Visit the Florida state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Marion 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.