COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Morgan County: higher-rate fatality band
Morgan County (MO) is in the higher per-capita third: 54.6/100k (#65 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 52
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 12
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 54.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Morgan County ranks #65 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (54.6/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Morgan County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Morgan County sits in the higher-rate third at 54.6 per 100k (#65 of 2,328), #3 of 84 in MO.
- #65 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,363 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #3 of 84
- in MO by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost MORGAN-141 · Morgan 54.6/100k · #65 of 2,328
Morgan County · 54.6/100k · increasing
- YOY 54.6/100k
- RATE #65 of 2,328
- RANK 52 book
- BOOK Increasing
- TREND 52 crash
- CAUSE +150.6% vs MO
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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 2.5× 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 Missouri, Morgan County ranks 3 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 21.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Morgan County's rate and the state average is 32.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Pemiscot County, at 54.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Ripley County (74.0), Pemiscot County (54.7), Barry County (53.9), Lawrence County (51.5), Douglas County (49.1), Ralls County (47.7), Bates County (43.1), New Madrid County (38.9), Bollinger County (37.9), Saline County (34.7), Stone County (33.7), Wright County (30.9), Lafayette County (30.1), Dunklin County (29.6).
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
55 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 3% 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
- Missouri statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MO
- 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 MO counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Morgan County, Missouri?
Morgan County recorded 52 total traffic fatalities across 52 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 12 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Morgan County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (52 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Morgan County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Missouri 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 54.6 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten 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 #65 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #3 of 84 rated counties in MO, 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 Missouri?
Morgan County's per-capita rate of 54.6 per 100,000 residents is above the Missouri county average of 21.8. Visit the Missouri 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.