COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Mitchell County: higher-rate fatality band
Mitchell County (GA) is in the higher per-capita third: 33.2/100k (#304 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 40
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 33.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Mitchell County ranks #304 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (33.2/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Mitchell County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Mitchell County sits in the higher-rate third at 33.2 per 100k (#304 of 2,328), #15 of 122 in GA.
- #304 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,679 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #15 of 122
- in GA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost MITCHELL-205 · Mitchell 33.2/100k · #304 of 2,328
Mitchell County · 33.2/100k · increasing
- BAND 33.2/100k
- VOL #304 of 2,328
- AVG 40 book
- YOY Increasing
- RATE 35 crash
- RANK +61.2% vs GA
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How does Mitchell County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Mitchell County is 61% 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, Mitchell County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 20.6 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Mitchell County's rate and the state average is 12.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Candler County, at 36.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: McIntosh County (78.3), 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'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 13% 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 Mitchell County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, Georgia?
Mitchell County recorded 40 total traffic fatalities across 35 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Mitchell County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Mitchell County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Georgia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Mitchell County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County?
Mitchell County has a fatality rate of 33.2 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 Mitchell County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Mitchell County ranks #304 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #15 of 122 rated counties in GA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Mitchell County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Mitchell County's per-capita rate of 33.2 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 Mitchell 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.