COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Monmouth County: larger FARS fatality book
Monmouth County (NJ) holds a larger FARS book (317, #178 of 3,137) with 37 latest-year deaths.
- 317
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 37
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 5.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Monmouth County ranks #178 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (317 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Monmouth County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Monmouth County carries a top-third fatality book (317 across 2016-2023, #178 of 3,137) at 5.8/100k.
- #2,158 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #178 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #16 of 21
- in NJ by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost MONMOUTH-25 · Monmouth 5.8/100k · #2,158 of 2,328
Monmouth County · 5.8/100k · increasing
- YOY 5.8/100k
- RATE #2,158 of 2,328
- RANK 317 book
- BOOK Increasing
- TREND near Douglas
- CAUSE -25.2% vs NJ
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 → · New Jersey state profile →
Monmouth County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Douglas
Douglas County
6 per 100k
- Salt Lake
Salt Lake County
6 per 100k
- Monmouth
Monmouth County
6 per 100k
- Ada
Ada County
6 per 100k
- Anoka
Anoka County
6 per 100k
What this shows Monmouth County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Monmouth County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Monmouth County is 26% safer 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 New Jersey, Monmouth County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 7.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Monmouth County's rate and the state average is 2.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Sussex County, at 6.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Salem County (18.4), Atlantic County (14.5), Cumberland County (14.4), Gloucester County (11.0), Warren County (9.9), Camden County (7.8), Burlington County (7.7), Mercer County (7.6), Cape May County (7.4), Middlesex County (6.8), Ocean County (6.5), Union County (6.5), Somerset County (6.3), Sussex County (6.2).
Monmouth County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
6 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 93% 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 Monmouth 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 (5.8 here), outside New Jersey.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (317 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Monmouth County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Monmouth County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- New Jersey statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NJ
- 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 NJ counties
- DOUGLAS County, CO fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- SALT LAKE County, UT fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- ADA County, ID fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- ANOKA County, MN fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Monmouth County, New Jersey?
Monmouth County recorded 317 total traffic fatalities across 295 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 37 fatalities. The county averages approximately 35.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Monmouth County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (295 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Monmouth County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for New Jersey may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Monmouth County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Monmouth 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 Monmouth County?
Monmouth County has a fatality rate of 5.8 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Monmouth County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Monmouth County ranks #2,158 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #16 of 21 rated counties in NJ, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Monmouth County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Monmouth County's per-capita rate of 5.8 per 100,000 residents is below the New Jersey county average of 7.8. Visit the New Jersey state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Monmouth 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.