COUNTY FATALITY DATA
McCormick County, South Carolina
Road fatality data for McCormick County (SC). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 25
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 1
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 0.1%
- of South Carolina road deaths
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
McCormick County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 1 deaths in the latest year.
McCormick County on a rising FARS trend
McCormick County recorded 1 road deaths in its most recent year, which sits below the national midpoint for raw county death tolls, 0.1% of South Carolina's statewide total.
- #2,182 of 3,137
- smaller-book third
- 19%
- of U.S. counties have fewer deaths
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost MCCORMICK-65 · McCormick 25 deaths
McCormick County · 1 latest · increasing
- AVG 25 tot
- YOY 1 yr
- RATE 25 book
- RANK Increasing
- BOOK 22 crash
- TREND 2.8/yr
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How does McCormick County compare?
McCormick County recorded 1 road deaths in its most recent year, 0.1% of South Carolina's statewide total, more than 19% of U.S. counties by count. This county is below the 10,000-resident threshold for a population-stable per-capita rate, so figures are shown as counts.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Data period: 2016-2023.
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- National statistics downloadFARS CSV + findings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in McCormick County, South Carolina?
McCormick County recorded 25 total traffic fatalities across 22 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 1 fatalities. The county averages approximately 2.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in McCormick County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for McCormick County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for South Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in McCormick County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in McCormick 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 McCormick County?
Per-capita fatality rate data is not available for McCormick County (fewer than 10,000 residents). By raw count, the county sits below the national midpoint for raw county death tolls.
How does McCormick County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
McCormick County recorded 1 deaths in its most recent year, below the South Carolina county average of 23. Visit the South Carolina state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for McCormick 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.