COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Monongalia County, West Virginia
Road fatality data for Monongalia County (WV). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 79
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 11
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 10.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Monongalia County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 11 deaths in the latest year.
Monongalia County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Monongalia County ranks #1,745 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #31 of 40 rated counties in WV. Monongalia County's fatality rate of 10.2 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #1,745 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #921 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #31 of 40
- in WV by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost MONONGALIA-6 · Monongalia 10.2/100k · #1,745 of 2,328
Monongalia County · 10.2/100k · increasing
- TREND 10.2/100k
- CAUSE #1,745 of 2,328
- PHOTO 79 book
- VS-ST Increasing
- CRASH 72 crash
- FARS -44.4% vs WV
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How does Monongalia County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Monongalia County is 45% 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 West Virginia, Monongalia County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 18.4 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Monongalia County's rate and the state average is 8.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Wyoming County, at 19.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 9.5). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Hampshire County (50.7), Taylor County (36.6), Hardy County (35.1), Summers County (34.5), Boone County (34.0), Monroe County (32.3), Nicholas County (29.0), Grant County (27.5), Logan County (26.0), Mason County (24.2), Wayne County (23.9), Mineral County (22.3), Greenbrier County (21.8), Wyoming County (19.7).
Monongalia County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
10 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 75% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to Monongalia County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Monongalia County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- West Virginia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for WV
- 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 WV counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Monongalia County, West Virginia?
Monongalia County recorded 79 total traffic fatalities across 72 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 11 fatalities. The county averages approximately 8.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Monongalia County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (72 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Monongalia County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for West Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Monongalia County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Monongalia 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 Monongalia County?
Monongalia County has a fatality rate of 10.2 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Monongalia County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Monongalia County ranks #1,745 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #31 of 40 rated counties in WV, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Monongalia County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Monongalia County's per-capita rate of 10.2 per 100,000 residents is below the West Virginia county average of 18.4. Visit the West Virginia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Monongalia 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.