COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Mecklenburg County: higher-rate fatality band
Mecklenburg County (VA) is in the higher per-capita third: 32.6/100k (#318 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 81
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 10
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 32.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Mecklenburg County ranks #318 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (32.6/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Mecklenburg County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Mecklenburg County sits in the higher-rate third at 32.6 per 100k (#318 of 2,328), #13 of 105 in VA.
- #318 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #893 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #13 of 105
- in VA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost MECKLENBURG- · Mecklenburg 32.6/100k · #318 of 2,328
Mecklenburg County · 32.6/100k · increasing
- RANK 32.6/100k
- BOOK #318 of 2,328
- TREND 81 book
- CAUSE Increasing
- PHOTO 72 crash
- VS-ST +80.7% vs VA
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How does Mecklenburg County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Mecklenburg County is 81% 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 Virginia, Mecklenburg County ranks 13 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Mecklenburg County's rate and the state average is 14.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Clarke County, at 32.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Sussex County (83.7), Madison County (63.7), Charlotte County (61.8), Halifax County (59.8), Nelson County (54.4), Dinwiddie County (52.9), Buchanan County (47.2), Campbell County (39.8), Wythe County (39.1), Brunswick County (38.1), Accomack County (36.1), Patrick County (34.3), Clarke County (32.3), Louisa County (31.7).
Mecklenburg County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
33 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 14% 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 Mecklenburg County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Mecklenburg County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Virginia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for VA
- 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 VA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Mecklenburg County, Virginia?
Mecklenburg County recorded 81 total traffic fatalities across 72 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 10 fatalities. The county averages approximately 9.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Mecklenburg County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (72 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Mecklenburg County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Mecklenburg County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County?
Mecklenburg County has a fatality rate of 32.6 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 Mecklenburg County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Mecklenburg County ranks #318 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #13 of 105 rated counties in VA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Mecklenburg County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Mecklenburg County's per-capita rate of 32.6 per 100,000 residents is above the Virginia county average of 18.0. Visit the Virginia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Mecklenburg 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.