COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Nash County: larger FARS fatality book
Nash County (NC) holds a larger FARS book (195, #328 of 3,137) with 21 latest-year deaths.
- 195
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 21
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 21.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Nash County ranks #328 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (195 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Nash County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Nash County carries a top-third fatality book (195 across 2016-2023, #328 of 3,137) at 21.8/100k.
- #741 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #328 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #27 of 94
- in NC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost NASH-127 · Nash 21.8/100k · #741 of 2,328
Nash County · 21.8/100k · increasing
- PHOTO 21.8/100k
- VS-ST #741 of 2,328
- CRASH 195 book
- FARS Increasing
- NHTSA 175 crash
- MILE +16.1% vs NC
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How does Nash County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Nash County is About the same as 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 North Carolina, Nash County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Nash County's rate and the state average is 3.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Edgecombe County, at 28.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 6.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Robeson County (55.4), Scotland County (52.4), Montgomery County (49.8), Bertie County (47.3), Halifax County (44.4), Sampson County (41.9), Duplin County (38.4), Warren County (37.2), Alexander County (32.9), Anson County (32.0), Columbus County (31.9), Bladen County (30.5), Gates County (29.0), Edgecombe County (28.7).
Nash County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
22 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 31% 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 Nash County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Nash County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- North Carolina statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NC
- 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 NLetter index including NC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Nash County, North Carolina?
Nash County recorded 195 total traffic fatalities across 175 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 21 fatalities. The county averages approximately 21.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Nash County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (175 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Nash County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Nash County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Nash 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 Nash County?
Nash County has a fatality rate of 21.8 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Nash County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Nash County ranks #741 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #27 of 94 rated counties in NC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Nash County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Nash County's per-capita rate of 21.8 per 100,000 residents is above the North Carolina county average of 18.8. Visit the North Carolina state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Nash 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.