COUNTY FATALITY DATA
McIntosh County: higher-rate fatality band
McIntosh County (GA) is in the higher per-capita third: 78.3/100k (#9 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 47
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 9
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 78.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
McIntosh County ranks #9 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (78.3/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
McIntosh County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, McIntosh County sits in the higher-rate third at 78.3 per 100k (#9 of 2,328), #1 of 122 in GA.
- #9 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,473 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #1 of 122
- in GA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost MCINTOSH-191 · McIntosh 78.3/100k · #9 of 2,328
McIntosh County · 78.3/100k · increasing
- YOY 78.3/100k
- RATE #9 of 2,328
- RANK 47 book
- BOOK Increasing
- TREND 45 crash
- CAUSE +280.1% vs GA
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How does McIntosh County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
McIntosh County is 3.8× 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 Georgia, McIntosh County ranks 1 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 20.6 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 McIntosh County's rate and the state average is 57.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Bleckley County, at 48.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 30.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Bleckley County (48.1), Towns County (46.0), Dooly County (45.5), Brantley County (43.5), Peach County (41.7), Heard County (41.5), Habersham County (41.0), Chattooga County (39.6), Cook County (39.5), Pike County (39.1), Decatur County (37.8), Murray County (36.6), Candler County (36.2), Mitchell County (33.2).
McIntosh County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
78 Higher than most in the bottom 1% 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 McIntosh County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- McIntosh County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Georgia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for GA
- 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 GA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in McIntosh County, Georgia?
McIntosh County recorded 47 total traffic fatalities across 45 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 9 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in McIntosh County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for McIntosh County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Georgia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in McIntosh County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in McIntosh 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 McIntosh County?
McIntosh County has a fatality rate of 78.3 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 McIntosh County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, McIntosh County ranks #9 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 122 rated counties in GA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does McIntosh County compare to the rest of Georgia?
McIntosh County's per-capita rate of 78.3 per 100,000 residents is above the Georgia county average of 20.6. Visit the Georgia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for McIntosh 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.