COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Morgan County: larger FARS fatality book
Morgan County (AL) holds a larger FARS book (147, #463 of 3,137) with 14 latest-year deaths.
- 147
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 14
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 11.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Morgan County ranks #463 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (147 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Morgan County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Morgan County carries a top-third fatality book (147 across 2016-2023, #463 of 3,137) at 11.2/100k.
- #1,640 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #463 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #55 of 61
- in AL by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost MORGAN-103 · Morgan 11.2/100k · #1,640 of 2,328
Morgan County · 11.2/100k · increasing
- PHOTO 11.2/100k
- VS-ST #1,640 of 2,328
- CRASH 147 book
- FARS Increasing
- NHTSA 136 crash
- MILE -57.4% vs AL
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How does Morgan County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Morgan County is 57% 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 Alabama, Morgan County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 26.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Morgan County's rate and the state average is 15.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Crenshaw County, at 38.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 27.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Conecuh County (71.6), Winston County (55.1), Marengo County (53.5), Chambers County (52.8), Dallas County (49.8), Choctaw County (49.0), Coosa County (48.7), Cleburne County (44.8), Clarke County (44.8), Barbour County (44.7), Butler County (43.5), Cherokee County (39.0), Lawrence County (38.8), Crenshaw County (38.2).
Morgan County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
11 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 70% 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 Morgan County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Morgan County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Alabama statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for AL
- 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 AL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Morgan County, Alabama?
Morgan County recorded 147 total traffic fatalities across 136 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 14 fatalities. The county averages approximately 16.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Morgan County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (136 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Morgan County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Alabama may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Morgan County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Morgan 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 Morgan County?
Morgan County has a fatality rate of 11.2 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 Morgan County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Morgan County ranks #1,640 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #55 of 61 rated counties in AL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Morgan County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Morgan County's per-capita rate of 11.2 per 100,000 residents is below the Alabama county average of 26.3. Visit the Alabama state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Morgan 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.